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Siren Family History

Siren Name Meaning

Swedish (mainly Sirén): ornamental or habitational name formed with an unexplained (placename) element + the adjectival suffix -én/-en a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. This surname (in both spellings Siren and Sirén) is much more common in Finland than in Sweden.

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


Similar surnames: Moren, Soren, Biren, Siron, Sires, Uren, Biron, Sien, Buren, Bien

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Where is the Siren family from?

You can see how Siren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Siren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Siren family living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Siren's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Siren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siren. 33% of Siren men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Siren women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siren were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Siren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Siren. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Siren. For the veterans among your Siren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siren lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Siren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Siren in 1947 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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