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Shirg Family History

Shirg 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: Shire, Shira, Shirk, Shiro, Shing, Shi, Spire, Shima, Shim, Shore

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Where is the Shirg family from?

You can see how Shirg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shirg families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Shirg family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirg's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shirg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Shirg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shirg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shirg. For the veterans among your Shirg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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