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Stirlie Family History

Stirlie 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: Storlie, Fairlie, Smillie, Sorlie, Stirling, Sterle, Stile, Smilie

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Where is the Stirlie family from?

You can see how Stirlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirlie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Stirlie family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stirlie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stirlie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirlie 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 4 census records available for the last name Stirlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirlie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stirlie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Stirlie. For the veterans among your Stirlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirlie lifespan?

Average Stirlie life expectancy in 1982 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stirlie 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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