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Lirhus Family History

Lirhus 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: Wirkus, Aarhus, Niehus, Firkus, Lis, Loftus, Light, Licht, Liu, Livas

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Where is the Lirhus family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lirhus 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 Lirhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lirhus. 100% of Lirhus women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Lirhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lirhus 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Lirhus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Lirhus. For the veterans among your Lirhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lirhus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Lirhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lirhus in 1970 was 94, and 88 in 1999.

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