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Shrigley Family History

Shrigley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Shrigley in Macclesfield (Cheshire) which is recorded as Scriglegh in the 14th century.

The placename derives from Old English scrīc ‘shrike mistle thrush’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shrigley family from?

You can see how Shrigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrigley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrigley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Shrigley families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shrigley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shrigley families in 1891.
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What did your Shrigley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shrigley. 34% of Shrigley men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 82% of Shrigley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shrigley were Watchman Retired and Tile presser.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Grocery Shop Assistant
    23%
  • Motor Driver
    23%
  • Watchman Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • None
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Tile presser
    4%

What Shrigley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shrigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrigley 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Shrigley. 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 594 military records available for the last name Shrigley. For the veterans among your Shrigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrigley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shrigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shrigley in 1963 was 85, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrigley 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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