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Shiret Family History

Shiret 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, Shirey, Shirer, Shires, Spire, Shore, Shine, Sires, Shirts

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Where is the Shiret family from?

You can see how Shiret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Shiret families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Shiret families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shiret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiret 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 Shiret ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shiret. 100% of Shiret women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiret 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shiret. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shiret. For the veterans among your Shiret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiret lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Shiret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shiret in 1964 was 59, and 95 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiret

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiret 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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