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Kirsling Family History

Kirsling 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: Kiesling, Kissling, Kisling, Girling, Kirschling, Kirklin, Kipling

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Where is the Kirsling family from?

You can see how Kirsling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirsling family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kirsling families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Kirsling's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kirsling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirsling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirsling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Kirsling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Kirsling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirsling 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Kirsling. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kirsling. For the veterans among your Kirsling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirsling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kirsling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kirsling in 1971 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

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