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Kirkes Family History

Kirkes Surname Meaning

Possibly a shortened form of English Kirkhouse an occupational name for someone employed at the church house.

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


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Where is the Kirkes family from?

You can see how Kirkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kirkes families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirkes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kirkes families in 1891.
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What did your Kirkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirkes. 34% of Kirkes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kirkes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirkes were New Worker and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkes 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kirkes. 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 496 military records available for the last name Kirkes. For the veterans among your Kirkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kirkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kirkes in 1954 was 29, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirkes 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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