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Dirr Family History

Dirr Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Dürr (see Durr).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dirr family from?

You can see how Dirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dirr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Dirr families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirr's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dirr families in 1911.
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What did your Dirr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dirr. 20% of Dirr men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dirr women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dirr were Tailor and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Dirr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirr 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Dirr. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dirr. For the veterans among your Dirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirr lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dirr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dirr in 1957 was 32, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dirr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirr 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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