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Kirks Family History

Kirks Surname Meaning

Variant of Kirk.

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


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Where is the Kirks family from?

You can see how Kirks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Kirks families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Kirks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kirks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirks 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 Kirks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirks. 24% of Kirks men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Kirks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirks were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Electrician
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Kirks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kirks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirks 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Kirks. 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 754 military records available for the last name Kirks. For the veterans among your Kirks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirks lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kirks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kirks in 1944 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirks 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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