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Shiry Family History

Shiry 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, Shirey, Shira, Shirk, Shiro, Thiry, Shi, Spire, Shima, Shim

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Where is the Shiry family from?

You can see how Shiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Shiry families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Shiry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shiry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiry 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 Shiry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiry. 40% of Shiry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shiry women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiry were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Shiry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiry 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Shiry. 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 159 military records available for the last name Shiry. For the veterans among your Shiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Shiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shiry in 1965 was 83, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiry 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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