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Shiran Family History

Shiran 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: Shira, Shirah, Shirai, Shirar, Shan, Safran, Shima, Shin, Sherman

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Where is the Shiran family from?

You can see how Shiran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shiran families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Shiran families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Shiran's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shiran families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Shiran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiran 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shiran. 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 123 military records available for the last name Shiran. For the veterans among your Shiran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shiran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shiran in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiran 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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