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Kirkey Family History

Kirkey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Cartier. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.

Probably also an Americanized form of German Kircher or Gehrke or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Kirkey family from?

You can see how Kirkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Kirkey families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kirkey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kirkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kirkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kirkey. 100% of Kirkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kirkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkey 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Kirkey. 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 659 military records available for the last name Kirkey. For the veterans among your Kirkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kirkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kirkey in 1958 was 57, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirkey 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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