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Kirksy Family History

Kirksy 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: Kirkey, Kirksey, Kirkby, Kirks, Kirkley, Kirby, Kiraly, Birky

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Where is the Kirksy family from?

You can see how Kirksy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirksy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirksy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kirksy family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirksy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kirksy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirksy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirksy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirksy. 100% of Kirksy women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Kirksy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirksy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kirksy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kirksy. For the veterans among your Kirksy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirksy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kirksy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kirksy in 1965 was 63, and 87 in 1999.

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