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Shrang Family History

Shrang 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: Strang, Sprang, Shang, Chang, Zhang, Spring, Shan, Sang, Hwang, Huang

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Where is the Shrang family from?

You can see how Shrang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shrang family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrang's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shrang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrang 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 72 census records available for the last name Shrang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrang 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shrang. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shrang. For the veterans among your Shrang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrang lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Shrang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shrang in 1964 was 72, and 69 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrang 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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