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Stirey Family History

Stirey 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: Shirey, Storey, Stires, Tirey, Strey, Spire, Storer, Stiel, Stien

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Where is the Stirey family from?

You can see how Stirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Stirey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Stirey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Stirey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Stirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Stirey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Stirey. For the veterans among your Stirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirey lifespan?

Average Stirey life expectancy in 2000 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stirey 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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