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Stirens Family History

Stirens 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: Stires, Stiens, Stigers, Streng, Stien, Stevens, Sires, Stivers

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Where is the Stirens family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stirens. 34% of Stirens women worked as a Farm Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Stirens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Stirens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Stirens. 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 27 military records available for the last name Stirens. For the veterans among your Stirens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Stirens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stirens in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stirens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stirens 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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