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Kirs Family History

Kirs 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: Kiss, Kirn, Kies, Kirk, Kors, Kirst, Kirsh, Kirts, Kirt, Kirks

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Where is the Kirs family from?

You can see how Kirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kirs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kirs families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kirs's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirs 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 Kirs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirs. 100% of Kirs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kirs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Kirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirs 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Kirs. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kirs. For the veterans among your Kirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kirs in 1963 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirs 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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