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Shrem Family History

Shrem 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: Sorem, Shrum, Shen, Strom, Shim, Shore, Sham, Salem, Orem, Rhem

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Where is the Shrem family from?

You can see how Shrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shrem family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrem's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shrem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrem 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 Shrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shrem. 34% of Shrem men worked as a Part Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Part Owner
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Shrem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Shrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrem 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Shrem. 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 79 military records available for the last name Shrem. For the veterans among your Shrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shrem in 1963 was 29, and 31 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shrem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrem 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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