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Sirls Family History

Sirls Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Searles.

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


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Where is the Sirls family from?

You can see how Sirls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirls family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sirls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Sirls families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sirls's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sirls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirls 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 Sirls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirls. 35% of Sirls men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sirls women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm
    16%
  • Farm Help
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sirls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sirls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirls 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sirls. 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 180 military records available for the last name Sirls. For the veterans among your Sirls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirls lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sirls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sirls in 1953 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sirls

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirls 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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