Origins of the Kirkland surname
About the Kirklands
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Interesting facts about Kirkland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kirkland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
Who were Kirklands most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Kirklands.
What are the most common Kirkland first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kirklands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kirklands in 1921
Dressmaker
90
Domestic Servant
86
Housekeeper
68
Cotton Weaver
55
House Servant
50
Common male occupations for Kirklands in 1921
Coal Miner
174
Joiner
99
Farmer
98
Farm Hands
93
Weaver
87
