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Kirkhart Family History

Kirkhart Name Meaning

Altered form of German Kirchhardt from an old personal name a compound of kirche ‘church’ + hart ‘strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Kirkham, Burkhart, Bickhart, Morehart, Wisehart, Kiphart, Arnhart

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Where is the Kirkhart family from?

You can see how Kirkhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirkhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kirkhart family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kirkhart's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Kirkhart families in 1911.
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What did your Kirkhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirkhart. 37% of Kirkhart men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kirkhart women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirkhart were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Hand
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirkhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkhart 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kirkhart. 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 416 military records available for the last name Kirkhart. For the veterans among your Kirkhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkhart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kirkhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kirkhart in 1951 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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