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Killbreath Family History

Killbreath 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: Gilbreath, Milbrath, Galbreath, Culbreath, Gilreath, Gilbreth

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Where is the Killbreath family from?

You can see how Killbreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killbreath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Killbreath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Killbreath families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Killbreath's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Killbreath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killbreath 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 Killbreath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Killbreath. 100% of Killbreath women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Killbreath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Killbreath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killbreath 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Killbreath. 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 78 military records available for the last name Killbreath. For the veterans among your Killbreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killbreath lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Killbreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Killbreath in 1972 was 68, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killbreath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killbreath 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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