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Kircus Family History

Kircus 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: Fiscus, Wirkus, Kirch, Pincus, Kraus, Harcus, Marcus, Kirkes, Korus

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Where is the Kircus family from?

You can see how Kircus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kircus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kircus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kircus families living in Alabama. This was about 76% of all the recorded Kircus's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kircus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kircus 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 Kircus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kircus. 20% of Kircus men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Kircus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Kircus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kircus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kircus. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kircus. For the veterans among your Kircus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kircus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kircus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kircus in 1962 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kircus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kircus 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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