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Shirven Family History

Shirven 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: Shippen, Shire, Shirley, Shirey, Siren, Shirer, Shives, Serven

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Where is the Shirven family from?

You can see how Shirven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shirven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Shirven family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirven's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shirven families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirven 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 63 census records available for the last name Shirven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirven 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shirven. 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 Shirven. For the veterans among your Shirven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirven lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Shirven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shirven in 1967 was 87, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirven 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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