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Kirtley Family History

Kirtley Name Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Kirkley .

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


Similar surnames: Kirkley, Keatley, Kittles, Artley, Bireley, Kirley, Kittle, Gurley

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Where is the Kirtley family from?

You can see how Kirtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirtley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirtley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 552 Kirtley families living in Durham. This was about 81% of all the recorded Kirtley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kirtley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirtley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirtley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirtley. 31% of Kirtley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Kirtley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirtley were General Labourer (heavy Worker) and Incapacitated. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Coal Hewer (retired)
    10%
  • Coal Hewer
    7%
  • General Labourer (heavy Worker)
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Kirtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirtley 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 Kirtley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kirtley. For the veterans among your Kirtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirtley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kirtley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kirtley in 1947 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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