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Shairy Family History

Shairy 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: Sharry, Harry, Sharp, Sherry, Shaer, Haury, Shire, Shirey, Shakir

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Where is the Shairy family from?

You can see how Shairy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shairy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shairy families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shairy's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shairy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shairy 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 30 census records available for the last name Shairy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shairy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shairy. 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 Shairy. For the veterans among your Shairy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shairy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Shairy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shairy in 1963 was 75, and 74 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shairy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shairy 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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