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Stirrup Family History

Stirrup Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire):: habitational name from Styrrup in Nottinghamshire. The placename derives from Old English stīgrāp ‘stirrup’ in some undetermined sense perhaps referring to a topographic feature thought to resemble a stirrup.

Nickname from Middle English stir(r)op ‘stirrup’ denoting someone who made sold or habitually wore stirrups. Compare Stripp.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stirrup family from?

You can see how Stirrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirrup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Stirrup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 395 Stirrup families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Stirrup's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stirrup families in 1891.
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What did your Stirrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stirrup. 46% of Stirrup men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Stirrup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stirrup were Grocery Manager 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

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Assurance Clerk
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Grocery Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stirrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirrup 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Stirrup. 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 719 military records available for the last name Stirrup. For the veterans among your Stirrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirrup lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Stirrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stirrup in 1956 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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