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Kir Family History

Kir Surname Meaning

Turkish (Kır): ornamental name or nickname from kır ‘gray (horse)’.

Indian (Uttar Pradesh): name traditionally used in the community of boatmen of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Kir family from?

You can see how Kir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kir family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Kir's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kir families in 1891.
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What did your Kir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kir. 100% of Kir 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%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 557 immigration records available for the last name Kir. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kir. For the veterans among your Kir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kir lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Kir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kir in 1988 was 71, and 72 in 1994.

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