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Kirkup Family History

Kirkup Name Meaning

see Kirkhope .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Biskup, Wirkus, Kirker, Kirk, Pickup, Kirkes, Kirkey, Firkus, Kirkby

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Where is the Kirkup family from?

You can see how Kirkup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirkup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Kirkup families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kirkup's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kirkup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirkup ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kirkup. 50% of Kirkup men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kirkup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkup 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 Kirkup. 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 920 military records available for the last name Kirkup. For the veterans among your Kirkup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkup lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kirkup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirkup in 1962 was 72, and 97 in 2004.

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