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Kirts Family History

Kirts Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Kirtz.

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


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Where is the Kirts family from?

You can see how Kirts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Kirts families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kirts's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kirts families in 1891.
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What did your Kirts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirts. 26% of Kirts men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Kirts women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirts were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Seamstress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirts 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Kirts. 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 612 military records available for the last name Kirts. For the veterans among your Kirts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kirts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kirts in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirts 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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