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Nirkirk Family History

Nirkirk 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: Nikirk, Neikirk, Newkirk, Firkins, Mirkin, Kirker, Norrick, Odekirk

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Where is the Nirkirk family from?

You can see how Nirkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nirkirk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nirkirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Nirkirk families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nirkirk's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Nirkirk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Nirkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nirkirk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nirkirk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nirkirk. For the veterans among your Nirkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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