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Kiraly Family History

Kiraly Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Király): nickname from király ‘king’ from West Slavic kral (Czech král) a derivative of the personal name Karl ‘Charles’.

The name has historical roots connecting it to the Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne.

In Latin, Charlemagne is referred to as Carolus Magnus, which further ties the name to royal lineage.

This etymology reflects the importance of kingship in Hungarian culture and naming conventions.

The use of the word Király signifies a noble or regal status in the context of Hungarian heritage.

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


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Where is the Kiraly family from?

You can see how Kiraly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiraly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kiraly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Kiraly families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiraly's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kiraly families in 1851.
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What did your Kiraly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiraly. 34% of Kiraly men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Kiraly women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiraly were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kiraly. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kiraly. For the veterans among your Kiraly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiraly lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kiraly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kiraly in 1953 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

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