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Kiry Family History

Kiry 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: Kirn, Kirby, Kirk, Kury, Kory, Kary, Kirt, Kim, Kiel, King

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Where is the Kiry family from?

You can see how Kiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kiry families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Kiry family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiry's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kiry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiry 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 Kiry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kiry. 100% of Kiry 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 Kiry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Kiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiry 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kiry. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kiry. For the veterans among your Kiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kiry in 1965 was 60, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiry 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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