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Killorn Family History

Killorn 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, Kilborn, Killoren, Dillon, Killeen, Kilburn, Kilton, Killin

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Where is the Killorn family from?

You can see how Killorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Killorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Killorn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Killorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Killorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killorn 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 Killorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Caterer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Killorn. 100% of Killorn men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 100% of Killorn women worked as a Caterer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Caterer
    100%

What Killorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killorn 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Killorn. 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 88 military records available for the last name Killorn. For the veterans among your Killorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killorn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Killorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Killorn in 1950 was 58, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killorn 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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