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Kilroe Family History

Kilroe Surname Meaning

see Kilroy.

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


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Where is the Kilroe family from?

You can see how Kilroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kilroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Kilroe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilroe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kilroe families in 1911.
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What did your Kilroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kilroe. 100% of Kilroe 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
    100%

What Kilroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kilroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilroe 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Kilroe. 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 290 military records available for the last name Kilroe. For the veterans among your Kilroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilroe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kilroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kilroe in 1962 was 70, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kilroe 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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