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Kilcourse Family History

Kilcourse Name Meaning

of uncertain etymology. MacLysaght gives it as a possible anglicization of Mac Giolla Gheáirr see Kilgore .

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


Similar surnames: Kilbourne, Lacourse, Kilcoyne, Kilgore, Milbourne, Kilcrease, Kilgour

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Where is the Kilcourse family from?

You can see how Kilcourse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilcourse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilcourse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Kilcourse families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kilcourse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kilcourse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilcourse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilcourse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilcourse. 72% of Kilcourse men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Kilcourse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilcourse were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilcourse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilcourse 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Kilcourse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 668 military records available for the last name Kilcourse. For the veterans among your Kilcourse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilcourse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kilcourse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kilcourse in 1962 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

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