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Kirt Family History

Kirt Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Kirk. Compare Kirkland and Kirtland. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Kirt family from?

You can see how Kirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Kirt families living in Leicestershire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kirt's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Kirt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirt 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 Kirt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirt. 100% of Kirt men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Kirt 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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kirt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirt 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Kirt. 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 588 military records available for the last name Kirt. For the veterans among your Kirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kirt in 1945 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirt 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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