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Shirly Family History

Shirly 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, Shirey, Shield, Sherry, Shipley, Shirts, Shire, Shealy

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Where is the Shirly family from?

You can see how Shirly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shirly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shirly family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shirly's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shirly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirly 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 Shirly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shirly. 100% of Shirly 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Shirly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirly 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Shirly. 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 396 military records available for the last name Shirly. For the veterans among your Shirly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shirly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shirly in 1963 was 60, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shirly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirly 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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