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Kirg Family History

Kirg 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: King, Kirn, Karg, Kirk, Kirt, Kim, Kong, Kang, Kiel, Ling

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Where is the Kirg family from?

You can see how Kirg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kirg family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kirg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirg. 29% of Kirg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kirg women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Kirg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Kirg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirg 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kirg. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kirg. For the veterans among your Kirg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Kirg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kirg in 1966 was 80, and 81 in 1974.

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