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Kilkelly Family History

Kilkelly Name Meaning

Irish (Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Ceallaigh ‘son of the devotee of (Saint) Ceallach’ (see Kelly ).

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


Similar surnames: Kilkenny, Miskelly, Kelly, O'kelly, Miskell, Kielty, Kinsella, Pilkey

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Where is the Kilkelly family from?

You can see how Kilkelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kilkelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kilkelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kilkelly families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kilkelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kilkelly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kilkelly 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 Kilkelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kilkelly. 42% of Kilkelly men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kilkelly women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kilkelly were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Rigging Man
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kilkelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kilkelly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kilkelly. 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 566 military records available for the last name Kilkelly. For the veterans among your Kilkelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kilkelly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kilkelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kilkelly in 1962 was 77, and 48 in 2004.

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