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Kirlan Family History

Kirlan 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: Kirwan, Kirgan, Kirlin, Kirvan, Karlin, Kaplan, Kinman, Karman

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Where is the Kirlan family from?

You can see how Kirlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kirlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kirlan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kirlan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirlan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Kirlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirlan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kirlan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kirlan. For the veterans among your Kirlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirlan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Kirlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kirlan in 1973 was 84, and 90 in 1997.

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