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Sirkus Family History

Sirkus 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: Wirkus, Firkus, Simkus, Mikus, Minkus, Sires, Barkus, Sarkis, Rimkus

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Where is the Sirkus family from?

You can see how Sirkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sirkus families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sirkus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sirkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirkus 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 Sirkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirkus. 43% of Sirkus men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sirkus women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Manufacturer
    29%
  • Welder
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Sirkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Sirkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirkus 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Sirkus. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sirkus. For the veterans among your Sirkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirkus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sirkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sirkus in 1964 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirkus 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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