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Shieran Family History

Shieran 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: Sheeran, Sherman, Shean, Kieran, Shier, Sheehan, Shireman, Shipman

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Where is the Shieran family from?

You can see how Shieran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Shieran families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Shieran family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shieran's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shieran families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Shieran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieran 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shieran. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shieran. For the veterans among your Shieran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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