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Shreev Family History

Shreev 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: Shreeve, Street, Shreve, Spreen, Sheen, Shreeves, Sheek, Shreck

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Where is the Shreev family from?

You can see how Shreev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shreev family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shreev families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Shreev families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shreev's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shreev families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shreev 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 32 census records available for the last name Shreev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shreev 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 Shreev. 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 Shreev. For the veterans among your Shreev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shreev lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shreev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shreev in 1965 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shreev 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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