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Kirka Family History

Kirka 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: Kirk, Kurka, Kirks, Mira, Lipka, Korda, Kara, Kirkham, Berka, Kirn

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Where is the Kirka family from?

You can see how Kirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kirka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 10 Kirka families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirka's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Kirka families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirka 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 Kirka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirka. 34% of Kirka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kirka women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kirka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Kirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirka 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Kirka. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kirka. For the veterans among your Kirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kirka in 1953 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirka 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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