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Kilgor Family History

Kilgor 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: Kilgore, Kilgo, Kilgour, Kilzer, Kilton, Hilger, Dilger, Gilger

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Where is the Kilgor family from?

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

What did your Kilgor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilgor. 50% of Kilgor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kilgor women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Kilgor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Kilgor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilgor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kilgor. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kilgor. For the veterans among your Kilgor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilgor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Kilgor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kilgor in 1978 was 94, and 61 in 2003.

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