This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cire family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cire Family History

Cire 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: Wire, Cira, Care, Cure, Scire, Core, Caire, Hire, Mire, Fire

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cire family from?

You can see how Cire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cire family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Cire families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Cire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cire. 78% of Cire men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Cire | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Foreman
    23%

What Cire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Cire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cire census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cire

Passenger Lists

There are 160 immigration records available for the last name Cire. 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.

View all Cire immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 439 military records available for the last name Cire. For the veterans among your Cire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cire military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cire family history

Discover More

What is the average Cire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cire in 1966 was 72, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cire 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cire family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial