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Shrieff Family History

Shrieff 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: Shroff, Sheff, Shiff, Streff, Grieff, Sheriff, Shrier, Shariff, Rieff

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Where is the Shrieff family from?

You can see how Shrieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrieff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shrieff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Shrieff family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrieff's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Shrieff families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrieff 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 26 census records available for the last name Shrieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrieff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shrieff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shrieff. For the veterans among your Shrieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrieff lifespan?

Average Shrieff life expectancy in 1968 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrieff 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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