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Killarney Family History

Killarney Surname Meaning

reduced from Mac Giolla Earna see McAlarney.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Killarney family from?

You can see how Killarney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killarney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Killarney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Killarney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Killarney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Killarney families in 1891.
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What did your Killarney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killarney. 100% of Killarney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killarney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killarney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 168 immigration records available for the last name Killarney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Killarney. For the veterans among your Killarney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killarney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Killarney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Killarney in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killarney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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