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Siri Family History

Siri Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Liguria): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Siro a continuation of the Roman surname Syrus meaning ‘Syrian’.

The name was borne by two 4th-century Christian saints bishops of Pavia and Genoa.

This surname is also found in southern France.

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


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Where is the Siri family from?

You can see how Siri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siri family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Siri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Siri family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Siri's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Siri families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siri 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 Siri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siri. 24% of Siri men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Siri women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siri were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Siri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Siri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siri 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Siri. 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 644 military records available for the last name Siri. For the veterans among your Siri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siri lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Siri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Siri in 1959 was 30, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siri 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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