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Kirin Family History

Kirin Surname Meaning

Croatian and Slovenian (of Croatian origin): from an old vernacular form of the Latin personal name Quirinus (see Quirin and Kerin).

Russian: patronymic from the personal name Kirya, a hypocoristic of Kiril Greek Kyrillos (see Cyril).

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


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Where is the Kirin family from?

You can see how Kirin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kirin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kirin families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kirin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kirin families in 1891.
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What did your Kirin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirin. 60% of Kirin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kirin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirin were Carpenter and Spanner.

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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
    60%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Spanner
    50%

What Kirin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Kirin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirin 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Kirin. 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 334 military records available for the last name Kirin. For the veterans among your Kirin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kirin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kirin in 1960 was 50, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirin 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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