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Cirks Family History

Cirks 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: Dirks, Birks, Kirks, Cyrus, Caras, Cira, Ciresi, Sires, Wirkus, Milks

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Where is the Cirks family from?

You can see how Cirks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cirks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cirks families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cirks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cirks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirks 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 Cirks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cirks. 60% of Cirks men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Operator
    14%

What Cirks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Cirks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirks 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cirks. 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 59 military records available for the last name Cirks. For the veterans among your Cirks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cirks lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cirks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cirks in 1947 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cirks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cirks 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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