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Kirkner Family History

Kirkner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kirchner.

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


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Where is the Kirkner family from?

You can see how Kirkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kirkner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirkner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirkner families in 1891.
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What did your Kirkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirkner. 32% of Kirkner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kirkner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirkner were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Kirkner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkner 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Kirkner. 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 433 military records available for the last name Kirkner. For the veterans among your Kirkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkner lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kirkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirkner in 1942 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirkner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirkner 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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