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Killoughy Family History

Killoughy 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: Killough, Willoughby, Kellough, Bullough, Gillogly, Kimbrough

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Where is the Killoughy family from?

You can see how Killoughy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killoughy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Killoughy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Killoughy families living in Connecticut. This was about 89% of all the recorded Killoughy's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Killoughy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killoughy 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 39 census records available for the last name Killoughy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killoughy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Killoughy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Killoughy. For the veterans among your Killoughy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killoughy lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Killoughy

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