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Kyriacou Family History

Kyriacou Surname Meaning

Greek (typically Cypriot): patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Kyriacos, a typically Cypriot spelling of Kyriakos, an adjectival derivative of Greek kyrios ‘lord, master’.

It means ‘of the Lord’ with reference to Jesus Christ.

See also Cyriac.

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


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Where is the Kyriacou family from?

You can see how Kyriacou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyriacou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kyriacou family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kyriacou's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kyriacou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyriacou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyriacou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Kitchen Porter and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kyriacou. 50% of Kyriacou men worked as a Kitchen Porter and 100% of Kyriacou women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Kitchen Porter
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kyriacou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyriacou 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Kyriacou. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kyriacou. For the veterans among your Kyriacou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyriacou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kyriacou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kyriacou in 1964 was 82, and 44 in 2004.

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