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Shirak Family History

Shirak 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: Sirak, Shira, Shiraki, Shirk, Shirah, Shirai, Shirar, Shima, Sharaf

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Where is the Shirak family from?

You can see how Shirak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shirak families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shirak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shirak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirak 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 Shirak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repairing and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shirak. 50% of Shirak men worked as a Repairing and 50% of Shirak women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shirak were Farmer and 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

  • Repairing
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Shirak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Shirak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirak 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 Shirak. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shirak. For the veterans among your Shirak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shirak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shirak in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shirak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirak 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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