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Sirois Family History

Sirois Name Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Siron, Ris, Irons, Giroir, Sirls, Sirota, Girgis, Biros, Sargis

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Where is the Sirois family from?

You can see how Sirois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirois family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sirois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 626 Sirois families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Sirois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sirois families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sirois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sirois. 34% of Sirois men worked as a Cultivateur and 27% of Sirois women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sirois were Fils De Cultivateur and Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Cult
    5%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    27%
  • Servante
    22%
  • Couturire
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Sirois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirois 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sirois. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sirois. For the veterans among your Sirois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirois lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sirois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sirois in 1951 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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