Origins of the Kilgore surname

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    In 1921, most Kilgores lived in northern-ireland

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    770 Kilgore Travel & migration records
    91 Kilgores found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kilgore

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    What are the most common Kilgore first names?

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    Common jobs for Kilgores

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

    Commmon female occupations for Kilgores in 1921

    Clerks

    2

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    2

    Stenographers And Typists

    2

    Apprentices To Service Occupations

    1

    Attendants

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Kilgores in 1921

    Farm Hands

    57

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    45

    General Farmers

    28

    Tinsmiths

    25

    Semiskilled Miners

    24

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