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Siira Family History

Siira 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: Shira, Spira, Taira, Serra, Spire, Mira, Shima, Iida, Sliva, Sera

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Where is the Siira family from?

You can see how Siira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Siira families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Siira's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Siira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siira 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 Siira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siira. 50% of Siira men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Siira women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Siira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Siira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siira 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Siira. 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 96 military records available for the last name Siira. For the veterans among your Siira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siira lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Siira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Siira in 1960 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siira 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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