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Dirsh Family History

Dirsh Name 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: Hirsh, Kirsh, Hirsch, Kirsch, Birch, Dorsch, Wirth, Firth, Dash

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Where is the Dirsh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dirsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dirsh. 100% of Dirsh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dirsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirsh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dirsh. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dirsh. For the veterans among your Dirsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirsh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dirsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dirsh in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

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