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Kilgallen Family History

Kilgallen Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo and Mayo): variant of Kilgallon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kilgallen family from?

You can see how Kilgallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilgallen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kilgallen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kilgallen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilgallen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kilgallen families in 1911.
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What did your Kilgallen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilgallen. 27% of Kilgallen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kilgallen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilgallen were Policeman and Laundress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Motorman
    14%
  • Policeman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Kilgallen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kilgallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilgallen 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Kilgallen. 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 377 military records available for the last name Kilgallen. For the veterans among your Kilgallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilgallen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kilgallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kilgallen in 1956 was 49, and 53 in 2004.

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