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Kirsey Family History

Kirsey 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: Kinsey, Kimsey, Kersey, Kirkey, Keirsey, Kirksey, Kirley, Kirsch

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Where is the Kirsey family from?

You can see how Kirsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kirsey families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kirsey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kirsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kirsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirsey. 55% of Kirsey men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Kirsey women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kirsey were Truck Driver and O. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Laundress
    40%
  • O
    20%
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What Kirsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Kirsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirsey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kirsey. 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 122 military records available for the last name Kirsey. For the veterans among your Kirsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirsey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kirsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kirsey in 1971 was 86, and 78 in 2004.

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