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Shron Family History

Shron 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: Siron, Thron, Hron, Shon, Syron, Sharon, Sheron, Son, Baron, Chon

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Where is the Shron family from?

You can see how Shron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shron family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Shron families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shron's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shron families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shron 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 Shron ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

What Shron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Shron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shron 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Shron. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shron. For the veterans among your Shron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shron in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shron 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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