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Kirchin Family History

Kirchin Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kirchin family from?

You can see how Kirchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Kirchin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kirchin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kirchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kirchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirchin. 50% of Kirchin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Kirchin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kirchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchin 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Kirchin. 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 118 military records available for the last name Kirchin. For the veterans among your Kirchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kirchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kirchin in 1963 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirchin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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