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Shirvan Family History

Shirvan 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: Sherman, Shireman, Shipman, Shira, Shirah, Girvan, Shovan, Shurman

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Where is the Shirvan family from?

You can see how Shirvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirvan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shirvan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shirvan family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirvan's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Shirvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirvan 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 39 census records available for the last name Shirvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirvan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shirvan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shirvan. For the veterans among your Shirvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirvan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shirvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shirvan in 1971 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirvan 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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