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Killorin Family History

Killorin 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: Killoran, Killoren, Killin, Kilborn, Dillon, Killeen, Kilburn, Kilton

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Where is the Killorin family from?

You can see how Killorin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killorin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Killorin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Killorin families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Killorin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killorin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killorin 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 Killorin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killorin. 34% of Killorin men worked as a Stock Clerk and 43% of Killorin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killorin were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Stock Clerk
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • House Keeper
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Killorin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Killorin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killorin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Killorin. 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 91 military records available for the last name Killorin. For the veterans among your Killorin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killorin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Killorin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Killorin in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killorin 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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