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Sirr Family History

Sirr Surname Meaning

unexplained. Perhaps a reduced form of Beausire. see Sire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sirr family from?

You can see how Sirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sirr families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sirr families in 1911.
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What did your Sirr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sirr. 60% of Sirr men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Elev Oper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirr 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Sirr. 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 83 military records available for the last name Sirr. For the veterans among your Sirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirr lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sirr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sirr in 1958 was 63, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sirr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirr 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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