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Kiro Family History

Kiro 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: Kirn, Giro, Karo, Kido, Biro, Kirk, Miro, Niro, Piro, Kirt

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Where is the Kiro family from?

You can see how Kiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kiro families living in Hawaii. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kiro's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmersheep Raiser and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiro. 50% of Kiro men worked as a Farmersheep Raiser and 100% of Kiro women worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Farmersheep Raiser
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%
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What Kiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Kiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiro 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Kiro. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kiro. For the veterans among your Kiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kiro in 1966 was 46, and 66 in 2000.

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