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Shirdin Family History

Shirdin 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: Sherrin, Shifrin, Hardin, Sirkin, Shimmin, Sherwin, Hindin, Shiring

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Where is the Shirdin family from?

You can see how Shirdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirdin family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Shirdin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirdin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shirdin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Shirdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirdin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shirdin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shirdin. For the veterans among your Shirdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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