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Kiran Family History

Kiran Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly northern states) and Pakistani: from a personal name based on Sanskrit kiran ‘ray (of light)’.

Turkish (Kıran): ornamental name or nickname from kıran ‘horizon edge’ also ‘mountain top’.

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


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Where is the Kiran family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiran. 100% of Kiran men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Kiran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiran 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Kiran. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kiran. For the veterans among your Kiran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiran lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Kiran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kiran in 1971 was 79, and 57 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiran 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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