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Kilraine Family History

Kilraine 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: Kilbane, Kilbride, Laine, Raine, Lorraine, Kieran, Irvine, Killin

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Where is the Kilraine family from?

You can see how Kilraine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilraine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kilraine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kilraine families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kilraine's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kilraine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilraine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilraine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kilraine. 100% of Kilraine 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Kilraine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilraine 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kilraine. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kilraine. For the veterans among your Kilraine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilraine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kilraine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kilraine in 1967 was 51, and 83 in 2001.

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