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Killough Family History

Killough Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim) and Scottish (Glasgow): probably a northern Irish variant of Scottish Killoch.

It is a habitational name from the village of Killoch in Ayrshire.

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


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Where is the Killough family from?

You can see how Killough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Killough family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Killough's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killough families in 1891.
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What did your Killough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killough. 100% of Killough 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Killough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killough 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 923 immigration records available for the last name Killough. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Killough. For the veterans among your Killough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killough lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Killough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Killough in 1944 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killough 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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