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Stirman Family History

Stirman Surname Meaning

see Sturman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stirman family from?

You can see how Stirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Stirman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Stirman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Stirman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirman 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 Stirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stirman. 100% of Stirman men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Stirman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Stirman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirman 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Stirman. 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 484 military records available for the last name Stirman. For the veterans among your Stirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stirman in 1964 was 69, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stirman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stirman 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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