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Shirdan Family History

Shirdan 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: Sherman, Shireman, Shipman, Sheridan, Shira, Shirah, Shurman, Shirai

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Where is the Shirdan family from?

You can see how Shirdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirdan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shirdan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Shirdan families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shirdan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shirdan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirdan 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 Shirdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shirdan. 100% of Shirdan men worked as a Merchant.

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

What Shirdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Shirdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirdan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shirdan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Shirdan. For the veterans among your Shirdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirdan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Shirdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shirdan in 1976 was 86, and 44 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirdan 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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