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Sirell Family History

Sirell 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: Simrell, Sidell, Sorell, Sell, Sewell, Orrell, Abrell, Wivell, Stell

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Where is the Sirell family from?

You can see how Sirell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sirell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sirell family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sirell's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Sirell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirell 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 Sirell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sirell. 100% of Sirell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sirell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Sirell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sirell. 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 Sirell. For the veterans among your Sirell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirell lifespan?

Average Sirell life expectancy in 1996 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sirell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirell 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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