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Kirpatrick Family History

Kirpatrick 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: Kilpatrick, Kirkpatrick, Gilpatrick, Patrick, Fitzpatrick, Gilpatric

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Where is the Kirpatrick family from?

You can see how Kirpatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirpatrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirpatrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Kirpatrick families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kirpatrick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kirpatrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirpatrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirpatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirpatrick. 24% of Kirpatrick men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kirpatrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirpatrick were Miner and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kirpatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirpatrick 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Kirpatrick. 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 335 military records available for the last name Kirpatrick. For the veterans among your Kirpatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirpatrick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kirpatrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kirpatrick in 1965 was 63, and 68 in 2003.

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