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Kirke Family History

Kirke Name Meaning

see Kirk .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Birke, Kirker, Kirk, Kieke, Kirkes, Kirkey, Kirks, Pike, Kibbe

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Where is the Kirke family from?

You can see how Kirke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Kirke families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kirke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kirke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirke. 38% of Kirke men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Kirke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirke were Elevator Operator and School Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Elevator Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kirke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirke 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kirke. 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 911 military records available for the last name Kirke. For the veterans among your Kirke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kirke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kirke in 1959 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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