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Kirse Family History

Kirse 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: Kirmse, Kise, Kirst, Kirsh, Kibbe, Kirsch, Kase, Corse, Korte, Kibe

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Where is the Kirse family from?

You can see how Kirse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Kirse family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirse's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kirse families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirse 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 Kirse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirse. 60% of Kirse men 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
    60%
  • Agent
    40%

What Kirse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Kirse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirse 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kirse. 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 161 military records available for the last name Kirse. For the veterans among your Kirse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kirse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kirse in 1964 was 52, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirse 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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