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Killay Family History

Killay Surname 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: Kallay, Kilday, Killey, Killam, Millay, Pillay, Hillary, Villa, Lilly

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Where is the Killay family from?

You can see how Killay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Killay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Killay families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Killay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Killay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Killay. 100% of Killay men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Killay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Killay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killay 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Killay. 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 89 military records available for the last name Killay. For the veterans among your Killay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killay lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Killay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Killay in 1958 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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