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Kirsten Family History

Kirsten Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Kirsten a vernacular form of Christian.

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


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Where is the Kirsten family from?

You can see how Kirsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Kirsten families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kirsten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirsten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirsten 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 Kirsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirsten. 100% of Kirsten 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%

What Kirsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirsten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirsten. 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 Kirsten. For the veterans among your Kirsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirsten lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kirsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kirsten in 1944 was 20, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirsten 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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