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Shirae Family History

Shirae 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: Shire, Shira, Shirah, Shirai, Shirar, Spire, Shima, Shore, Sharaf

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Where is the Shirae family from?

You can see how Shirae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shirae families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirae's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shirae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirae 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 15 census records available for the last name Shirae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirae 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Shirae. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shirae. For the veterans among your Shirae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirae lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Shirae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shirae in 1970 was 84, and 93 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirae 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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