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Cirr Family History

Cirr 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: Cira, Carr, Birr, Corr, Dirr, Barr, Carro, Lier, Bird, Burr

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Where is the Cirr family from?

You can see how Cirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cirr families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Cirr family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Cirr's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Cirr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirr 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 175 census records available for the last name Cirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cirr. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cirr. For the veterans among your Cirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cirr lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Cirr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cirr in 1987 was 47, and 66 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cirr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cirr 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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