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Kirkler Family History

Kirkler 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: Kirkley, Kirker, Virkler, Kirkner, Kerker, Kinker, Winkler, Kunkler

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Where is the Kirkler family from?

You can see how Kirkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kirkler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kirkler family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirkler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kirkler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkler 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 75 census records available for the last name Kirkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkler 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kirkler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kirkler. For the veterans among your Kirkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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