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Shughrue Family History

Shughrue 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: Sughrue, Shugrue, Sugrue, Suhre, Shughart, Shugart, Shugarts, Shugar

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Where is the Shughrue family from?

You can see how Shughrue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shughrue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shughrue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shughrue family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shughrue's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shughrue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shughrue 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 306 census records available for the last name Shughrue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shughrue 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Shughrue. 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 33 military records available for the last name Shughrue. For the veterans among your Shughrue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shughrue lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Shughrue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shughrue in 1974 was 72, and 55 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shughrue 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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