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Sirn Family History

Sirn 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: Kirn, Sion, Siron, Siri, Siren, Sinn, Stirn, Hirn, Sin, Sirk

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Where is the Sirn family from?

You can see how Sirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Sirn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Sirn families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sirn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sirn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirn 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 Sirn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Timekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Sirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sirn. 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 Sirn. For the veterans among your Sirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sirn in 1969 was 64, and 91 in 2001.

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