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Shuriff Family History

Shuriff 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: Sheriff, Shariff, Shroff, Sharif, Sherriff, Sharifi, Shiff, Shuff

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Where is the Shuriff family from?

You can see how Shuriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuriff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shuriff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Shuriff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuriff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shuriff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuriff 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 47 census records available for the last name Shuriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuriff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shuriff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shuriff. For the veterans among your Shuriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuriff lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Shuriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shuriff in 1988 was 93, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuriff 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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