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Mckirdy Family History

Mckirdy Surname Meaning

from Mac Mhuircheartaigh see McCurdy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mckirdy family from?

You can see how Mckirdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckirdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckirdy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Mckirdy families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mckirdy's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Mckirdy families in 1891.
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What did your Mckirdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckirdy. 100% of Mckirdy men worked as a Poultry Farmer and 60% of Mckirdy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Poultry Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckirdy. 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 491 military records available for the last name Mckirdy. For the veterans among your Mckirdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckirdy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mckirdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mckirdy in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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