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Kierby Family History

Kierby 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: Kirby, Kerby, Kilby, Bierly, Overby, Kieran, Kibby, Kierce, Kier

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Where is the Kierby family from?

You can see how Kierby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kierby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kierby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Kierby families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kierby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kierby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Kierby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kierby 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kierby. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kierby. For the veterans among your Kierby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kierby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kierby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kierby

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