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Shoren Family History

Shoren 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: Shore, Horen, Shorey, Thoren, Shogren, Soren, Showen, Shorten, Shoen

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Where is the Shoren family from?

You can see how Shoren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Shoren families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shoren's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shoren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoren 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 Shoren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoren. 60% of Shoren men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shoren women worked as a Clerical.

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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
    60%
  • Porter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Shoren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Shoren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoren 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Shoren. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shoren. For the veterans among your Shoren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Shoren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shoren in 1968 was 73, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoren 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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