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Killourhy Family History

Killourhy 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: Killough, Willoughby, Killoran, Kilbury, Kilgour, Kilbourne, Kilbourn

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Where is the Killourhy family from?

You can see how Killourhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killourhy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Killourhy family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Killourhy's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Killourhy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killourhy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Killourhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killourhy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Killourhy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Killourhy. For the veterans among your Killourhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killourhy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Killourhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Killourhy in 1972 was 56, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killourhy 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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