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Shir Family History

Shir 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: Shi, Shim, Shin, Shor, Shier, Shire, Shira, Shirk, Shiro, Sher

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Where is the Shir family from?

You can see how Shir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shir family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shir families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shir 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 877 census records available for the last name Shir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shir 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Shir. 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 783 military records available for the last name Shir. For the veterans among your Shir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shir lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shir in 1952 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shir 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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