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Shraw Family History

Shraw 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: Shaw, Straw, Shan, Shah, Sarah, Shao, Haw, Shad, Sera, Sharaf

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Where is the Shraw family from?

You can see how Shraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shraw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Shraw family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Shraw's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Shraw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shraw 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 198 census records available for the last name Shraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shraw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shraw. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shraw. For the veterans among your Shraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shraw lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Shraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shraw in 1979 was 85, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shraw 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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