Origins of the Kirkaldy surname

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    In 1921, most Kirkaldys lived in north-east

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    320 Kirkaldy Travel & migration records
    1,600 Kirkaldys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kirkaldy

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    We have for the Kirkaldy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1751.

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    What are the most common Kirkaldy first names?

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    Common jobs for Kirkaldys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kirkaldys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    F S

    5

    Housekeeper

    5

    Laundress

    5

    House Keeper

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Kirkaldys in 1921

    Merchant

    18

    Joiner

    10

    Ploughman

    8

    Sailor

    8

    Blacksmith

    7

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