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Killion Family History

Killion Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Killian.

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


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Where is the Killion family from?

You can see how Killion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Killion families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Killion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killion families in 1891.
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What did your Killion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killion. 100% of Killion 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Killion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killion 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Killion. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Killion. For the veterans among your Killion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killion lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Killion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Killion in 1944 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killion 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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