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Dirl Family History

Dirl 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: Dill, Dial, Dirk, Dirr, Diel, Gill, Kiel, Dore, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Dirl family from?

You can see how Dirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dirl families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirl's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dirl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirl 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 Dirl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirl. 100% of Dirl men worked as a Mucker.

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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

  • Mucker
    100%

What Dirl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Dirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dirl. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dirl. For the veterans among your Dirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dirl in 1963 was 65, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirl 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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