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Sirrell Family History

Sirrell Surname Meaning

variant of Sorrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sirrell family from?

You can see how Sirrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sirrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Sirrell families living in Herefordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sirrell's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Sirrell families in 1891.
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What did your Sirrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sirrell. 17% of Sirrell men worked as a Chauffeur Gardener and 80% of Sirrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sirrell were Railway Carter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur Gardener
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • House Painter decorator
    17%
  • Railway Carter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • None
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sirrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirrell 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Sirrell. 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 166 military records available for the last name Sirrell. For the veterans among your Sirrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirrell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sirrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sirrell in 1960 was 43, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirrell 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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