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Kilcrin Family History

Kilcrin Name 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: Killin, Kitchin, Kilbride, Pilgrim, Klein, Kincaid, Killeen, Kilburn

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Where is the Kilcrin family from?

You can see how Kilcrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilcrin family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Kilcrin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilcrin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kilcrin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilcrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilcrin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kilcrin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kilcrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilcrin 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 Kilcrin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kilcrin. For the veterans among your Kilcrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilcrin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Kilcrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kilcrin in 1962 was 86, and 85 in 1996.

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