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Shurland Family History

Shurland 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: Harland, Burland, Kurland, Sauerland, Shapland, Shurman, Durland

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Where is the Shurland family from?

You can see how Shurland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shurland family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shurland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurland 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 Shurland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shurland. 100% of Shurland women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Shurland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Shurland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurland 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Shurland. 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 24 military records available for the last name Shurland. For the veterans among your Shurland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shurland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shurland in 1968 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shurland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurland 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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