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Killelea Family History

Killelea Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Killilea . This surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Killilea, Villella, Killmer, Killey, Illsley, Millea, Killoren

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Where is the Killelea family from?

You can see how Killelea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killelea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Killelea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Killelea families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Killelea's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Killelea families in 1911.
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What did your Killelea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killelea. 23% of Killelea men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Killelea women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killelea were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    55%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Killelea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killelea 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Killelea. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 814 military records available for the last name Killelea. For the veterans among your Killelea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killelea lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Killelea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Killelea in 1943 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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