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Shireff Family History

Shireff Surname Meaning

see Sherriff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shireff family from?

You can see how Shireff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shireff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shireff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shireff families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Shireff's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shireff families in 1891.
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What did your Shireff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shireff. 100% of Shireff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Shireff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shireff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shireff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shireff. For the veterans among your Shireff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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