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Kildoo Family History

Kildoo 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: Kildow, Kiddoo, Kilton, Kilday, Kido, Kilroy, Gildon, Kaldor, Kilgo

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Where is the Kildoo family from?

You can see how Kildoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kildoo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kildoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kildoo family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kildoo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kildoo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kildoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kildoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kildoo. 62% of Kildoo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Nurseryman
    16%
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What Kildoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Kildoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kildoo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kildoo. 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 127 military records available for the last name Kildoo. For the veterans among your Kildoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kildoo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Kildoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kildoo in 1961 was 55, and 59 in 2002.

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