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Shroad Family History

Shroad 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, Hoad, Shad, Stroud, Shoaf, Shroll, Shrode, Broad, Strnad

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Where is the Shroad family from?

You can see how Shroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shroad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shroad families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Shroad's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shroad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shroad 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 Shroad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Radio Tester was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shroad. 34% of Shroad men worked as a Radio Tester.

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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

  • Radio Tester
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Shroad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Shroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shroad 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shroad. 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 126 military records available for the last name Shroad. For the veterans among your Shroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shroad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Shroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shroad in 1968 was 54, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shroad 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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