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Siry Family History

Siry 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: Spry, Siri, Sirk, Sir, Sircy, Bury, Say, Bird, Dery, Spire

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Where is the Siry family from?

You can see how Siry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Siry family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Siry's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Siry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siry 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 Siry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siry. 28% of Siry men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Siry women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siry were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Factory Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Siry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siry 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Siry. 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 541 military records available for the last name Siry. For the veterans among your Siry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siry lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Siry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Siry in 1961 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siry 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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