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Killmore Family History

Killmore 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: Fillmore, Gillmore, Killgore, Willmore, Gilmore, Wilmore, Kilgore

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Where is the Killmore family from?

You can see how Killmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killmore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Killmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Killmore families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Killmore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Killmore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Killmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killmore 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Killmore. 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 112 military records available for the last name Killmore. For the veterans among your Killmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killmore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Killmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Killmore in 1967 was 69, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killmore 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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