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Kirshaw Family History

Kirshaw Name Meaning

see Kershaw .

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


Similar surnames: Kershaw, Kirkham, Forshaw, Warshaw, Harshaw, Kirsh, Hinshaw, Dishaw

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Where is the Kirshaw family from?

You can see how Kirshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kirshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Kirshaw families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirshaw's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirshaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kirshaw. 100% of Kirshaw men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Kirshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kirshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirshaw 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Kirshaw. 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 59 military records available for the last name Kirshaw. For the veterans among your Kirshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirshaw lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Kirshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kirshaw in 1976 was 81, and 20 in 2003.

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