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Kirzner Family History

Kirzner 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: Kirner, Kerzner, Kirkner, Kirsner, Kroner, Kerner, Kilzer, Karner

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Where is the Kirzner family from?

You can see how Kirzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirzner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Kirzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kirzner families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kirzner's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Kirzner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirzner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Kirzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirzner 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Kirzner. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kirzner. For the veterans among your Kirzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirzner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kirzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kirzner in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

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