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Sheirling Family History

Sheirling Surname 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: Sherling, Herling, Sterling, Shilling, Stirling, Sperling, Scherling

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Where is the Sheirling family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Sheirling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheirling 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sheirling. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sheirling. For the veterans among your Sheirling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheirling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Sheirling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sheirling in 1966 was 68, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheirling ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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