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Killelia Family History

Killelia 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: Killelea, Villela, Kilpela, Villella, Killilea, Kivela, Killeen

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Killelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killelia 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Killelia. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Killelia. For the veterans among your Killelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killelia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Killelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Killelia in 1965 was 57, and 64 in 1978.

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