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Sirman Family History

Sirman Name Meaning

English (Oxfordshire): variant of Surman .

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


Similar surnames: Surman, Sirmon, Sirmans, Silman, Firman, Girman, Milman, Siman

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Where is the Sirman family from?

You can see how Sirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Sirman families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sirman's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Sirman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sirman. 100% of Sirman men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Sirman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirman 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Sirman. 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 394 military records available for the last name Sirman. For the veterans among your Sirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sirman in 1958 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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