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Shireman Family History

Shireman Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a sheriff or other administrative official of a county from Middle English schireman literally ‘shire man’ (Old English scirman); later it came to mean ‘bailiff’ or ‘steward’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shireman family from?

You can see how Shireman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shireman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shireman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shireman families living in Isle of Man. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shireman's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Shireman families in 1891.
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What did your Shireman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shireman. 100% of Shireman 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%

What Shireman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shireman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shireman 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Shireman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shireman. For the veterans among your Shireman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shireman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shireman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shireman in 1961 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shireman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shireman 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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