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Killalea Family History

Killalea Name Meaning

from Mac Giolla Léith see Killilea .

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


Similar surnames: Killilea, Killelea, Villalba, Villalta, Villalva, Killeen, Villela

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Where is the Killalea family from?

You can see how Killalea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killalea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Killalea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Killalea families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Killalea's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Killalea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killalea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killalea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Killalea. 100% of Killalea women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killalea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killalea 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Killalea. 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 119 military records available for the last name Killalea. For the veterans among your Killalea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killalea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Killalea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Killalea in 1966 was 75, and 56 in 2003.

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