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Killigrew Family History

Killigrew Surname Meaning

From Killigrew in Saint Erme (Cornwall) whose name is apparently from Middle Cornishkelli ‘wood grove’ + crew ‘weir stepping stones’.

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


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Where is the Killigrew family from?

You can see how Killigrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killigrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Killigrew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Killigrew families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Killigrew's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killigrew families in 1911.
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What did your Killigrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killigrew. 50% of Killigrew men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Killigrew women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Killigrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killigrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killigrew 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Killigrew. 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 85 military records available for the last name Killigrew. For the veterans among your Killigrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killigrew lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Killigrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Killigrew in 1965 was 56, and 65 in 2003.

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