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Kirtright Family History

Kirtright 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: Kortright, Cartright, Cortright, Curtright, Cartwright, Courtright

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Where is the Kirtright family from?

You can see how Kirtright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirtright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirtright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kirtright families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Kirtright's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kirtright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirtright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirtright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirtright. 100% of Kirtright men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Kirtright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirtright 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kirtright. 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 41 military records available for the last name Kirtright. For the veterans among your Kirtright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirtright lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kirtright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kirtright in 1964 was 64, and 48 in 2000.

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