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Killgore Family History

Killgore Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Kilgore.

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


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Where is the Killgore family from?

You can see how Killgore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killgore family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Killgore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Killgore family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Killgore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Killgore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killgore 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 Killgore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Killgore. 35% of Killgore men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Killgore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Killgore were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Killgore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Killgore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killgore 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Killgore. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Killgore. For the veterans among your Killgore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killgore lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Killgore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Killgore in 1950 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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