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Kirgus Family History

Kirgus 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: Kilgus, Fergus, Wirkus, Kraus, Wilgus, Kirkes, Karges, Argus, Korus

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Where is the Kirgus family from?

You can see how Kirgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirgus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kirgus family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirgus's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirgus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Kirgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirgus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kirgus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kirgus. For the veterans among your Kirgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirgus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Kirgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kirgus in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirgus 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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