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Killihan Family History

Killihan 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: Killian, Gillihan, Silliman, Hillian, Killin, Gillian, Milligan

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Where is the Killihan family from?

You can see how Killihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killihan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Killihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Killihan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Killihan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Killihan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killihan 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 Killihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killihan. 100% of Killihan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Killihan women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Killihan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Killihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killihan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Killihan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Killihan. For the veterans among your Killihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killihan lifespan?

Average Killihan life expectancy in 2001 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killihan 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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