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Kirkess Family History

Kirkess Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kirkes, Kress, Kirkeby, Kirker, Kirkey, Birkes, Kiess, Dirkes, Kerkes

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Where is the Kirkess family from?

You can see how Kirkess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkess family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Kirkess family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirkess's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Kirkess families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Kirkess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kirkess. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kirkess. For the veterans among your Kirkess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kirkess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kirkess in 1967 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirkess 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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