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Origins of the Kilfoyle surname

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About the Kilfoyles

We have a total number of 1420 records for people with the last name Kilfoyle.

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Where do most Kilfoyles live?

In 1921, most Kilfoyles lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kilfoyles

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 677 records for the Kilfoyle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Kilfoyles most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Kilfoyle first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Kilfoyles

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Kilfoyles in 1921
Laundress

5

Rag Sorter

4

Charwoman

3

Cook Domestic

3

Dressmaker

3

Common Male occupations for Kilfoyles in 1921
General Labourer

10

Coal Miner

4

Cotton Piecer

4

Porter

3

Private

3

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