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Sirett Family History

Sirett Surname Meaning

see Syrett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sirett family from?

You can see how Sirett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Sirett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Sirett families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sirett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sirett families in 1911.
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What did your Sirett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sirett. 31% of Sirett men worked as a Farmworker and 77% of Sirett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sirett were Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Farmworker
    31%
  • Plasterer
    24%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Sirett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sirett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirett 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Sirett. 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 397 military records available for the last name Sirett. For the veterans among your Sirett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sirett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sirett in 1965 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirett 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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