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Cir Family History

Cir 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: Mir, Cyr, Cira, Car, Cid, Bir, Sir, Ji, Qiu, Li

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Where is the Cir family from?

You can see how Cir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cir families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Cir families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cir's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cir families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Cir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cir 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Cir. 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 43 military records available for the last name Cir. For the veterans among your Cir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cir lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Cir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cir in 1988 was 64, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cir 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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