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Kirmear Family History

Kirmear Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kimmer, Kirker, Kirner, Kinnear, Kilmer, Kiefer, Kummer, Kinman

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Where is the Kirmear family from?

You can see how Kirmear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirmear family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Kirmear families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kirmear's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kirmear families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kirmear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirmear 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kirmear. 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 1 military records available for the last name Kirmear. For the veterans among your Kirmear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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