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Shirlee Family History

Shirlee 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, Shipley, Shire, Shirey, Sherley, Shirer, Shiller, Shigley

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Where is the Shirlee family from?

You can see how Shirlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirlee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shirlee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shirlee family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirlee's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shirlee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirlee 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 49 census records available for the last name Shirlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirlee 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 Shirlee. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shirlee. For the veterans among your Shirlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirlee lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Shirlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shirlee in 1972 was 57, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirlee 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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