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Cirby Family History

Cirby 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: Corby, Carby, Kirby, Irby, Curby, Darby, Carey, Wilby, Carbo, Kilby

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Where is the Cirby family from?

You can see how Cirby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cirby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cirby families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cirby's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Cirby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirby 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 Cirby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cirby. 100% of Cirby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cirby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Cirby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cirby. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cirby. For the veterans among your Cirby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cirby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cirby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cirby in 1964 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cirby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cirby 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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