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Kirtland Family History

Kirtland Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire and Middlesex): variant of Kirkland.

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


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Where is the Kirtland family from?

You can see how Kirtland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirtland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirtland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 94 Kirtland families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kirtland's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Kirtland families in 1891.
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What did your Kirtland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirtland. 28% of Kirtland men worked as a Carpenter and 72% of Kirtland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirtland were Builders Labourer and 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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Farmworker
    19%
  • Small Holder
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kirtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirtland 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Kirtland. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kirtland. For the veterans among your Kirtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirtland lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kirtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kirtland in 1945 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kirtland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirtland 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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