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Shryver Family History

Shryver 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: Schryver, Shriver, Stryker, Shreve, Shaver, Sarver, Scriver, Shover

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Where is the Shryver family from?

You can see how Shryver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shryver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shryver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shryver family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shryver's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shryver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shryver 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 79 census records available for the last name Shryver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shryver 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shryver. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shryver. For the veterans among your Shryver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shryver lifespan?

Average Shryver life expectancy in 1979 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shryver 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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