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Shrair Family History

Shrair 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: Shaer, Shakir, Stair, Hair, Shear, Shaia, Shain, Shafir, Sharar

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Where is the Shrair family from?

You can see how Shrair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shrair families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrair's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shrair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrair 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 46 census records available for the last name Shrair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrair 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shrair. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shrair. For the veterans among your Shrair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrair lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Shrair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shrair in 1973 was 69, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrair 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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