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Kirten Family History

Kirten 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: Kitten, Kirton, Karten, Girten, Kirsten, Kirven, Kasten, Garten

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Where is the Kirten family from?

You can see how Kirten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kirten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kirten families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirten's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Kirten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirten 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 Kirten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirten. 50% of Kirten women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kirten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Kirten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirten 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kirten. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kirten. For the veterans among your Kirten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1972, in the United States, Kirten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kirten in 1961 was 45, and 68 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirten 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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