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Kirrane Family History

Kirrane Surname Meaning

from Ó Ciaráin see Kieran.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kirrane family from?

You can see how Kirrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirrane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirrane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kirrane families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirrane's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kirrane families in 1891.
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What did your Kirrane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirrane. 50% of Kirrane men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Kirrane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

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 Kirrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirrane 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Kirrane. 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 302 military records available for the last name Kirrane. For the veterans among your Kirrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirrane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kirrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kirrane in 1963 was 89, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirrane 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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