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Dirs Family History

Dirs 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: Dias, Diss, Dies, Dils, Dirk, Diers, Dirks, Dirr, Dore, Bird

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Where is the Dirs family from?

You can see how Dirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dirs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dirs families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dirs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirs 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 Dirs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Dirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirs 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dirs. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dirs. For the veterans among your Dirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirs lifespan?

Average Dirs life expectancy in 1999 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirs 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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