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Dirsa Family History

Dirsa 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: Dorsa, Jirsa, Mira, Dura, Issa, Cira, Dorst, Pisa, Durst, Dias

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Where is the Dirsa family from?

You can see how Dirsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirsa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dirsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dirsa family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirsa's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dirsa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirsa 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 Dirsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirsa. 60% of Dirsa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Dirsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Dirsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirsa 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Dirsa. 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 181 military records available for the last name Dirsa. For the veterans among your Dirsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirsa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dirsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dirsa in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dirsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirsa 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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