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Killoway Family History

Killoway 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: Silloway, Alloway, Galloway, Holloway, Killoran, Solloway, Calloway

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Where is the Killoway family from?

You can see how Killoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killoway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Killoway families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Killoway family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Killoway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Killoway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killoway 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 90 census records available for the last name Killoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killoway 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Killoway. 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 military records available for the last name Killoway. For the veterans among your Killoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killoway

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