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Schirr Family History

Schirr 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: Schorr, Schier, Schurr, Schiro, Schirm, Scherr, Schirra, Scharr

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Where is the Schirr family from?

You can see how Schirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schirr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schirr families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schirr's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schirr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schirr ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Schirr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Schirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirr 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Schirr. 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 64 military records available for the last name Schirr. For the veterans among your Schirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schirr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schirr in 1963 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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