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Killaugh Family History

Killaugh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Killough, Silbaugh, Kelbaugh, Kalbaugh, Kellough, Killings, Sirbaugh

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Where is the Killaugh family from?

You can see how Killaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Killaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Killaugh families living in Kentucky. This was about 54% of all the recorded Killaugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Killaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Killaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killaugh. 43% of Killaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Killaugh women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Killaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Killaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killaugh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Killaugh. 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 14 military records available for the last name Killaugh. For the veterans among your Killaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killaugh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Killaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Killaugh in 1970 was 62, and 83 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killaugh 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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