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Sirl Family History

Sirl Surname Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sirl family from?

You can see how Sirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sirl families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sirl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sirl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirl 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 Sirl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sirl. 50% of Sirl men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Sirl 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Farmer Partnership Mixed Farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sirl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirl 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Sirl. 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 233 military records available for the last name Sirl. For the veterans among your Sirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Sirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sirl in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sirl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirl 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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