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Sirles Family History

Sirles Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Searles.

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


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Where is the Sirles family from?

You can see how Sirles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sirles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sirles families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirles's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sirles families in 1911.
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What did your Sirles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirles. 22% of Sirles men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sirles women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sirles were Carpenter and Part Proprietor.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Part Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sirles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirles 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sirles. 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 313 military records available for the last name Sirles. For the veterans among your Sirles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sirles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sirles in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirles 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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