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Shirane Family History

Shirane 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: Shine, Shane, Shire, Hirano, Shira, Shiraki, Shirazi, Strane, Shirah

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Where is the Shirane family from?

You can see how Shirane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shirane family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirane's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Shirane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirane 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 17 census records available for the last name Shirane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirane 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Shirane. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shirane. For the veterans among your Shirane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Shirane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shirane in 1964 was 53, and 70 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirane 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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