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Schirs Family History

Schirs 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: Schiro, Schirm, Schira, Schur, Schild, Scherf, Schorr, Schiff, Scher

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Where is the Schirs family from?

You can see how Schirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schirs families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schirs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schirs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schirs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Schirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirs 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schirs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schirs. For the veterans among your Schirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Schirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schirs in 1967 was 76, and 60 in 1999.

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