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Killby Family History

Killby Surname Meaning

see Kilby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Killby family from?

You can see how Killby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Killby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Killby families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Killby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killby 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 Killby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killby. 89% of Killby 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
    89%
  • Private Meanr
    12%

What Killby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Killby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killby 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Killby. 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 Killby. For the veterans among your Killby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Killby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Killby in 1965 was 69, and 44 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killby 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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