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Dirrim Family History

Dirrim 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: Diorio, Derrig, Dorris, Dirlam, Pirri, Dirr, Darrin, Virgil, Morris

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Where is the Dirrim family from?

You can see how Dirrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirrim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirrim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Dirrim families living in Indiana. This was about 65% of all the recorded Dirrim's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dirrim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirrim 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 Dirrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirrim. 25% of Dirrim 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

What Dirrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Dirrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirrim 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dirrim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 164 military records available for the last name Dirrim. For the veterans among your Dirrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirrim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dirrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dirrim in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dirrim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirrim 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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