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Kirklin Family History

Kirklin Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Kirkland.

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


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Where is the Kirklin family from?

You can see how Kirklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kirklin families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kirklin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kirklin families in 1840.
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What did your Kirklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirklin. 33% of Kirklin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kirklin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirklin were Farming and 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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kirklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirklin 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kirklin. 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 886 military records available for the last name Kirklin. For the veterans among your Kirklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirklin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kirklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kirklin in 1943 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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