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Circus Family History

Circus 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: Cyrus, Fiscus, Wirkus, Circo, Pincus, Circle, Harcus, Marcus, Corpus

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Where is the Circus family from?

You can see how Circus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Circus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Circus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Circus families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Circus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Circus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Circus 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 Circus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Circus. 100% of Circus 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Circus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Circus 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Circus. 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 65 military records available for the last name Circus. For the veterans among your Circus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Circus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Circus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Circus in 1970 was 69, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Circus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Circus 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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