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Kirfman Family History

Kirfman Name 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: Kirkman, Kinman, Karman, Kurman, Dorfman, Kielman, Girtman, Kidman

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Where is the Kirfman family from?

You can see how Kirfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirfman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirfman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Kirfman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirfman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kirfman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirfman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirfman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kirfman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Kirfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirfman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kirfman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Kirfman. For the veterans among your Kirfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirfman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Kirfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kirfman in 1958 was 51, and 83 in 2002.

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