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Sirrs Family History

Sirrs 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: Sires, Sirls, Siers, Serra, Simos, Sears, Sias, Serres, Silas, Birr

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Where is the Sirrs family from?

You can see how Sirrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirrs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sirrs families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirrs's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sirrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirrs 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 Sirrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sirrs. 100% of Sirrs 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Sirrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirrs 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Sirrs. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sirrs. For the veterans among your Sirrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirrs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sirrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sirrs in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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