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Kirkfield Family History

Kirkfield 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: Winkfield, Sinkfield, Winfield, Cockfield, Barfield, Garfield

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Where is the Kirkfield family from?

You can see how Kirkfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirkfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kirkfield families living in Mississippi. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kirkfield's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Kirkfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirkfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirkfield ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kirkfield ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Kirkfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirkfield 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kirkfield. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kirkfield. For the veterans among your Kirkfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirkfield lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Kirkfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kirkfield in 1953 was 44, and 90 in 2002.

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