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Killworth Family History

Killworth Surname Meaning

from North and South Kilworth (Leics); see Killingworth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Killworth family from?

You can see how Killworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Killworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Killworth families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Killworth's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Killworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killworth 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 Killworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Killworth. 100% of Killworth 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Killworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killworth 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Killworth. 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 191 military records available for the last name Killworth. For the veterans among your Killworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killworth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Killworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Killworth in 1964 was 84, and 9 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killworth 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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