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Shra Family History

Shra 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: Sera, Sha, Shera, Sura, Sara, Shira, Shea, Shia, Shi, Hua

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Where is the Shra family from?

You can see how Shra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shra families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shra 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 Shra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shra. 100% of Shra 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%

What Shra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Shra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shra 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Shra. 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 152 military records available for the last name Shra. For the veterans among your Shra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shra lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shra 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shra

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