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Sire Family History

Sire Surname Meaning

French: from Old French sire ‘lord’ a title applied as a nickname for someone who gave himself airs and graces or as an occupational name for someone in the service of a lord.

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English: rare variant of Syer a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Sire family from?

You can see how Sire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Sire families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sire families in 1911.
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What did your Sire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sire. 50% of Sire men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sire women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sire were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sire 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Sire. 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 253 military records available for the last name Sire. For the veterans among your Sire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sire in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sire 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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