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Kirkpatick Family History

Kirkpatick 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: Kirkpatrick, Kilpatrick, Fitzpatrick, Gilpatrick, Krupnick, Kranick

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Where is the Kirkpatick family from?

You can see how Kirkpatick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkpatick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kirkpatick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Kirkpatick family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirkpatick's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Kirkpatick families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkpatick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Kirkpatick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkpatick 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kirkpatick. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kirkpatick. For the veterans among your Kirkpatick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkpatick lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Kirkpatick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kirkpatick in 1989 was 65, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirkpatick 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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