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Shireliffe Family History

Shireliffe 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: Shircliff, Shurtliff, Sherriff, Sutcliffe, Sheline, Streiff

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Where is the Shireliffe family from?

You can see how Shireliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shireliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shireliffe families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shireliffe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shireliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Shireliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shireliffe 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 Shireliffe. 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 Shireliffe. For the veterans among your Shireliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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