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Stirrett Family History

Stirrett 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: Starrett, Sterrett, Starritt, Stirrat, Surrett, Sharrett, Sterett

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Where is the Stirrett family from?

You can see how Stirrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Stirrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Stirrett families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Stirrett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stirrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stirrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Partner and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Stirrett. 45% of Stirrett men worked as a Partner and 100% of Stirrett women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Partner
    45%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Student
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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What Stirrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stirrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirrett 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Stirrett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 265 military records available for the last name Stirrett. For the veterans among your Stirrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirrett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Stirrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stirrett in 1955 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

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