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Kirlew Family History

Kirlew Surname Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place which may be named with Old English hlāw hlǣw ‘mound hill’ as the final element with an unidentified initial element.

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


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Where is the Kirlew family from?

You can see how Kirlew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirlew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirlew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Kirlew families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kirlew's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kirlew families in 1891.
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What did your Kirlew ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirlew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirlew 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Kirlew. 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 134 military records available for the last name Kirlew. For the veterans among your Kirlew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirlew lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Kirlew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kirlew in 1973 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirlew 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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