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Killcup Family History

Killcup 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: Willcut, Killip, Killeen, Killin, Killough, Kill, Killey, Killam

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Where is the Killcup family from?

You can see how Killcup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killcup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Killcup families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Killcup families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Killcup's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Killcup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killcup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killcup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Killcup. 100% of Killcup 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 69 census records available for the last name Killcup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killcup 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Killcup. 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 4 military records available for the last name Killcup. For the veterans among your Killcup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killcup lifespan?

Average Killcup life expectancy in 1978 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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