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Shurley Family History

Shurley Name Meaning

English: variant of Shirley .

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


Similar surnames: Sherley, Hurley, Gurley, Hunley, Chumley, Curley, Shibley, Sturkey

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Where is the Shurley family from?

You can see how Shurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Shurley families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Shurley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shurley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shurley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shurley. 100% of Shurley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Shurley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurley 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Shurley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shurley. For the veterans among your Shurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shurley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shurley in 1961 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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