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Stirrat Family History

Stirrat Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Starrett.

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


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Where is the Stirrat family from?

You can see how Stirrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirrat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stirrat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Stirrat families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Stirrat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Stirrat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirrat 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 Stirrat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stirrat. 25% of Stirrat men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Stirrat women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stirrat were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Stirrat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stirrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirrat 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Stirrat. 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 515 military records available for the last name Stirrat. For the veterans among your Stirrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirrat lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stirrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stirrat in 1956 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stirrat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stirrat 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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