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Dirring Family History

Dirring 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: Herring, Dring, Darling, Dorning, Dilling, Doering, Girling, Harring

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Where is the Dirring family from?

You can see how Dirring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dirring families living in Alabama. This was about 88% of all the recorded Dirring's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Dirring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Dirring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirring 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dirring. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dirring. For the veterans among your Dirring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirring lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Dirring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dirring in 1990 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirring 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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