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Shriel Family History

Shriel 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: Shiel, Shrier, Suriel, Briel, Shield, Muriel, Thiel, Stiel, Shier

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Where is the Shriel family from?

You can see how Shriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shriel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shriel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shriel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shriel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shriel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shriel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shriel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Shriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shriel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shriel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shriel. For the veterans among your Shriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shriel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Shriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shriel in 1971 was 80, and 28 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shriel 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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