Kiraly Family History

Kiraly Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Király): nickname from király ‘king’ from West Slavic kral (Czech král) a derivative of the personal name Karl ‘Charles’.

The name has historical roots connecting it to the Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne.

In Latin, Charlemagne is referred to as Carolus Magnus, which further ties the name to royal lineage.

This etymology reflects the importance of kingship in Hungarian culture and naming conventions.

The use of the word Király signifies a noble or regal status in the context of Hungarian heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Kraly, Kral, Kara, Karoly, Mihaly, Krall, Kirby, Koral, Tilly, Kirsch

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Where is the Kiraly family from?

You can see how Kiraly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiraly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kiraly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kiraly families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiraly's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kiraly families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiraly 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 Kiraly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiraly. 34% of Kiraly men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kiraly women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiraly were Salesman and Housework.

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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.

Laborer

34%

Clerk

11%

Farmer

Salesman

Secretary

18%

Maid

14%

Waitress

14%

Housework

14%

What Kiraly family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Kiraly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiraly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Kiraly. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Kiraly. For the veterans among your Kiraly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiraly lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kiraly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kiraly in 1953 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

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Kiraly Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Király): nickname from király ‘king’ from West Slavic kral (Czech král) a derivative of the personal name Karl ‘Charles’.

The name has historical roots connecting it to the Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne.

In Latin, Charlemagne is referred to as Carolus Magnus, which further ties the name to royal lineage.

This etymology reflects the importance of kingship in Hungarian culture and naming conventions.

The use of the word Király signifies a noble or regal status in the context of Hungarian heritage.

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

Where is the Kiraly family from?

What did your Kiraly ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

34%

Clerk

11%

Farmer

Salesman

Secretary

18%

Maid

14%

Waitress

14%

Housework

14%

What Kiraly family records will you find?

What is the average Kiraly lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kiraly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kiraly in 1953 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

Kiraly Family History

Kiraly Surname Meaning

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Kiraly Surname Meaning

133,000 record(s) for Kiraly

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Where is the Kiraly family from?

What did your Kiraly ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Kiraly family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Kiraly lifespan?

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