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Kirner Family History

Kirner Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German kürne ‘mill’ hence an occupational name for a miller or a topographic name for someone living near a mill.

English and German: variant of Kerner.

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


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Where is the Kirner family from?

You can see how Kirner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kirner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Kirner families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kirner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirner families in 1891.
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What did your Kirner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirner. 100% of Kirner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kirner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirner 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Kirner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kirner. For the veterans among your Kirner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kirner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kirner in 1959 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirner 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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