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Killilea Family History

Killilea Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Leith ‘son of the gray-haired lad’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Killilea family from?

You can see how Killilea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killilea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Killilea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Killilea families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Killilea's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killilea families in 1891.
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What did your Killilea ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 580 immigration records available for the last name Killilea. 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 435 military records available for the last name Killilea. For the veterans among your Killilea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killilea lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Killilea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Killilea in 1946 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killilea 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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