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Sirah Family History

Sirah 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: Sarah, Sirak, Shirah, Sorah, Shah, Mira, Strahl, Birch, Sinai, Wirth

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Where is the Sirah family from?

You can see how Sirah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirah family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sirah families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirah's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Sirah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirah 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 Sirah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Sirah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirah 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sirah. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sirah. For the veterans among your Sirah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirah lifespan?

Average Sirah life expectancy in 1976 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirah 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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