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Killy Family History

Killy Name Meaning

see Kelly Killey .

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


Similar surnames: Lilly, Tilly, Kelly, Kilby, Billy, Dilly, Kill, Killey, Willy, Kille

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Where is the Killy family from?

You can see how Killy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 73 Killy families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Killy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Killy. 75% of Killy men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Sailor
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Killy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Killy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Killy. For the veterans among your Killy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Killy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Killy in 1946 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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