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Stirman Family History

Stirman Name Meaning

see Sturman .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sturman, Starman, Sterman, Stidman, Sirman, Titman, Sherman, Fairman

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Where is the Stirman family from?

You can see how Stirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stirman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Stirman families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Stirman's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Stirman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stirman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stirman. 60% of Stirman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Ranchman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stirman 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Stirman. 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 484 military records available for the last name Stirman. For the veterans among your Stirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stirman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Stirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Stirman in 1964 was 69, and 64 in 2003.

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