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Kirman Family History

Kirman Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Kirkman.

Turkish: ornamental name or perhaps a nickname or a topographic name from kirman ‘fortress’.

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


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Where is the Kirman family from?

You can see how Kirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Kirman families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kirman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kirman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirman 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 Kirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirman. 33% of Kirman men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Kirman women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirman were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Kirman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirman. 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 642 military records available for the last name Kirman. For the veterans among your Kirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Kirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kirman in 1942 was 42, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirman 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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