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Stirr Family History

Stirr 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: Starr, Stier, Stirk, Storr, Stirn, Sterr, Spire, Storer, Stork, Spier

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Where is the Stirr family from?

You can see how Stirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirr family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Stirr families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Stirr's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Stirr families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirr 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 227 census records available for the last name Stirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirr 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 Stirr. 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 25 military records available for the last name Stirr. For the veterans among your Stirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Stirr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stirr in 1965 was 80, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stirr 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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