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Mckirk Family History

Mckirk 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: Mcguirk, Kirk, Mcgirr, Mckim, Mcgurk, Nikirk, Mcgirt, Mckern, Mckie

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Where is the Mckirk family from?

You can see how Mckirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckirk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mckirk family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckirk's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mckirk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckirk 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 Mckirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckirk. 100% of Mckirk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mckirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Mckirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckirk 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mckirk. 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 106 military records available for the last name Mckirk. For the veterans among your Mckirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckirk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Mckirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mckirk in 1967 was 89, and 88 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckirk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckirk 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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