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Killoren Family History

Killoren Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Killoran.

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


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Where is the Killoren family from?

You can see how Killoren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killoren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Killoren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Killoren families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Killoren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killoren families in 1891.
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What did your Killoren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killoren. 23% of Killoren men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Killoren women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killoren were Attorney and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Attorney
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killoren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killoren 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Killoren. 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 209 military records available for the last name Killoren. For the veterans among your Killoren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killoren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Killoren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Killoren in 1964 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killoren 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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