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Kirwin Family History

Kirwin Surname Meaning

Irish (Laois): variant of Kirwan. This surname is also found in Lancashire England.

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


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Where is the Kirwin family from?

You can see how Kirwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 98 Kirwin families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kirwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kirwin families in 1891.
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What did your Kirwin 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 Kirwin. 38% of Kirwin men worked as a Railway Clerk and 86% of Kirwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirwin were Dock Labourer and Domestic Unpaid.

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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
    38%
  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Dock Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kirwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirwin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirwin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kirwin. For the veterans among your Kirwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirwin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kirwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kirwin in 1953 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kirwin 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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