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Stirmer Family History

Stirmer 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: Sturmer, Stermer, Starmer, Stormer, Storer, Simmer, Stier, Stammer

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Where is the Stirmer family from?

You can see how Stirmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stirmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Stirmer families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Stirmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stirmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Stirmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Stirmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirmer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Stirmer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Stirmer. For the veterans among your Stirmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirmer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Stirmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stirmer in 1980 was 87, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stirmer 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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