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Kirt Name Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Kirk . Compare Kirkland and Kirtland . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Birt, Kirk, Kitt, Wirt, Vint, Kint, Girt, Kidd, Kist, Hirt

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Where is the Kirt family from?

You can see how Kirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kirt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kirt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kirt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirt. 40% of Kirt men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kirt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirt were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Servant
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirt 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Kirt. 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 588 military records available for the last name Kirt. For the veterans among your Kirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kirt in 1945 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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