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Sirmay Family History

Sirmay 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: Sirman, Sima, Viray, Siroky, Sirak, Mirman, Siman, Spray, Stray

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Where is the Sirmay family from?

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

What did your Sirmay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sirmay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sirmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirmay 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sirmay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sirmay. For the veterans among your Sirmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirmay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sirmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sirmay in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2002.

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