This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kirmse family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kirmse Family History

Kirmse Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German kir(ch)messe ‘annual (church) fair kermis’ (going back to the dedication of the church)

probably applied as a nickname for someone who traded at such occasions.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kirmse family from?

You can see how Kirmse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirmse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirmse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kirmse families living in Hampshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kirmse's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kirmse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirmse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kirmse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirmse. 30% of Kirmse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kirmse women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Kirmse | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Watch Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kirmse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirmse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirmse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kirmse

Passenger Lists

There are 370 immigration records available for the last name Kirmse. 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.

View all Kirmse immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 541 military records available for the last name Kirmse. For the veterans among your Kirmse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kirmse military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kirmse family history

Discover More

What is the average Kirmse lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kirmse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirmse in 1952 was 33, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirmse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirmse 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kirmse family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial