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Kirste Family History

Kirste 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: Kirst, Kirsten, Kirsch, Korte, Kaste, Hirst, Kirstein, Kirtz, Kister

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Where is the Kirste family from?

You can see how Kirste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kirste families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirste's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kirste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirste. 25% of Kirste men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Fireman
    25%
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What Kirste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Kirste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirste 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Kirste. 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 263 military records available for the last name Kirste. For the veterans among your Kirste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirste lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kirste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kirste in 1964 was 40, and 65 in 2002.

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