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Sirhan Family History

Sirhan Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Palestine and Jordan): from classical Arabic sirḥān ‘wolf’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Sarhan and Serhan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sirman, Shan, Skehan, Shahan, Siron, Forhan, Kirwan, Siren, Sirak

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Where is the Sirhan family from?

You can see how Sirhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sirhan families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirhan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sirhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sirhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Sirhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirhan 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sirhan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sirhan. For the veterans among your Sirhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirhan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sirhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sirhan in 1971 was 74, and 70 in 2002.

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