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Kilmarnock Family History

Kilmarnock 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: Charnock, Kilpatrick, Warnock, Kilman, Kilmartin, Larock, Mardock

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Where is the Kilmarnock family from?

You can see how Kilmarnock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilmarnock family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Kilmarnock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kilmarnock families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilmarnock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kilmarnock families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Kilmarnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilmarnock 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kilmarnock. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kilmarnock. For the veterans among your Kilmarnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilmarnock lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilmarnock 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kilmarnock

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