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Kirkson Family History

Kirkson 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: Kirton, Kinson, Karlson, Kirkman, Rickson, Hinkson, Hickson, Kirklin

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Where is the Kirkson family from?

You can see how Kirkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kirkson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Kirkson families living in Banffshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kirkson's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Kirkson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkson 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 125 census records available for the last name Kirkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kirkson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kirkson. For the veterans among your Kirkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirkson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirkson

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