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Kirtner Family History

Kirtner 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: Kittner, Kirner, Kistner, Kitner, Kintner, Kirkner, Kirsner, Kastner

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Where is the Kirtner family from?

You can see how Kirtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirtner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kirtner families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirtner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kirtner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirtner 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 Kirtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Core Maker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirtner. 40% of Kirtner men worked as a Core Maker and 100% of Kirtner women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Core Maker
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kirtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Kirtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirtner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kirtner. 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 226 military records available for the last name Kirtner. For the veterans among your Kirtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirtner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kirtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kirtner in 1964 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirtner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirtner 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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