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Kirky Family History

Kirky 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: Kirby, Birky, Kirk, Kirkey, Kirkby, Kirks, Kirkley, Kilby, Kirn

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Where is the Kirky family from?

You can see how Kirky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kirky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kirky families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kirky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kirky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kirky. 43% of Kirky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kirky women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farming Day Labor
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Kirky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirky 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kirky. 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 65 military records available for the last name Kirky. For the veterans among your Kirky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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