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Kirlin Family History

Kirlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Carlin.

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


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Where is the Kirlin family from?

You can see how Kirlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kirlin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirlin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kirlin families in 1911.
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What did your Kirlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kirlin. 100% of Kirlin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kirlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kirlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirlin 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Kirlin. 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 716 military records available for the last name Kirlin. For the veterans among your Kirlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirlin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kirlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kirlin in 1944 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirlin 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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