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Sirks Family History

Sirks 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: Sires, Sirko, Sirk, Dirks, Sirls, Birks, Sinks, Kirks, Simos, Silk

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Where is the Sirks family from?

You can see how Sirks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sirks families living in Indiana. This was about 68% of all the recorded Sirks's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sirks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirks 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 Sirks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sirks. 43% of Sirks men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Well Driller
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Sirks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Sirks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirks 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sirks. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sirks. For the veterans among your Sirks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Sirks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sirks in 1966 was 71, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sirks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirks 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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