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Kilcup Family History

Kilcup 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: Kilgus, Killip, Kil, Pilch, Zilch, Kilzer, Kilby, Klug, Kipp, Kilburn

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Where is the Kilcup family from?

You can see how Kilcup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilcup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilcup families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 66 Kilcup families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Kilcup's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kilcup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilcup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kilcup ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kilcup. 23% of Kilcup men worked as a Machinist. .

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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 1921

  • Machinist
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilcup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilcup 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Kilcup. 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 177 military records available for the last name Kilcup. For the veterans among your Kilcup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilcup lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kilcup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kilcup in 1960 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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