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Kirksey Family History

Kirksey Name Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Birdsey, Kirkley, Kimsey, Kersey, Kirkeby, Kinsey, Kirkes, Kirkey

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Where is the Kirksey family from?

You can see how Kirksey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirksey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirksey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kirksey families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kirksey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kirksey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirksey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirksey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirksey. 27% of Kirksey men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Kirksey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirksey were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cook
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kirksey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirksey 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Kirksey. 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 Kirksey. For the veterans among your Kirksey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirksey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kirksey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kirksey in 1942 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

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