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Sirlin Family History

Sirlin 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: Serlin, Sirkin, Siglin, Kirlin, Karlin, Berlin, Carlin, Merlin

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Where is the Sirlin family from?

You can see how Sirlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sirlin family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirlin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sirlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sirlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirlin. 50% of Sirlin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sirlin women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Sirlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Sirlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirlin 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Sirlin. 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 140 military records available for the last name Sirlin. For the veterans among your Sirlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirlin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sirlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sirlin in 1952 was 22, and 94 in 2004.

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