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Sirten Family History

Sirten Surname 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: Siren, Girten, Sarten, Garten, Porten, Sinton, Sistek, Kitten, Sires

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Where is the Sirten family from?

You can see how Sirten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Sirten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sirten families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirten's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sirten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sirten ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sirten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Sirten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirten 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sirten. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sirten. For the veterans among your Sirten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sirten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sirten in 1964 was 83, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sirten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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