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Kilty Family History

Kilty Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork): variant of Kielty.

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


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Where is the Kilty family from?

You can see how Kilty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kilty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Kilty families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kilty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kilty families in 1891.
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What did your Kilty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kilty. 100% of Kilty men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Kilty 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kilty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilty 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Kilty. 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 793 military records available for the last name Kilty. For the veterans among your Kilty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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