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Dir Family History

Dir 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: Mir, Din, Dier, Dar, Dia, Bir, Dirk, Der, Dix, Dirr

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Where is the Dir family from?

You can see how Dir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dir families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dir's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dir 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 Dir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dir. 34% of Dir men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dir women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dir 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Dir. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25,000 military records available for the last name Dir. For the veterans among your Dir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dir in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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