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Kircaldy Family History

Kircaldy 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: Kiraly, Kirkley, Kraly, Kincaid, Mercaldo, Giraldo, Giraldi, Kirley

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Where is the Kircaldy family from?

You can see how Kircaldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kircaldy family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Kircaldy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Kircaldy family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kircaldy's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kircaldy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Kircaldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kircaldy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kircaldy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kircaldy. For the veterans among your Kircaldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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