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Shireley Family History

Shireley 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: Shirley, Shiveley, Shipley, Shively, Shirey, Sherley, Sharpley

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Where is the Shireley family from?

You can see how Shireley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shireley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shireley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shireley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shireley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shireley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shireley 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 Shireley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shireley. 100% of Shireley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shireley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Shireley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shireley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shireley. 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 Shireley. For the veterans among your Shireley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shireley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Shireley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shireley in 1972 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shireley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shireley 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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