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Shruby Family History

Shruby 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: Hruby, Sorby, Shelby, Truby, Strub, Shub, Sorsby, Shuba, Ruby, Shuey

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Where is the Shruby family from?

You can see how Shruby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shruby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shruby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shruby families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shruby's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shruby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shruby 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 72 census records available for the last name Shruby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shruby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shruby. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shruby. For the veterans among your Shruby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shruby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Shruby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shruby in 1973 was 91, and 41 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shruby 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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