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Kilroe Family History

Kilroe Name Meaning

see Kilroy .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Kilroy, Kilton, Kile, Kierce, Kilgore, Gilroy, Kille, Kildow, Kilgo

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Where is the Kilroe family from?

You can see how Kilroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Kilroe families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kilroe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kilroe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilroe. 40% of Kilroe men worked as a Laborer and 64% of Kilroe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilroe were Accountant and Secretary. .

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    40%
  • Accountant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    64%
  • Secretary
    37%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilroe 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Kilroe. 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 290 military records available for the last name Kilroe. For the veterans among your Kilroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilroe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kilroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kilroe in 1962 was 70, and 51 in 2004.

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