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Shirhal Family History

Shirhal 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, Shima, Sridhar, Sherman, Sharaf, Mihal

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Where is the Shirhal family from?

You can see how Shirhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirhal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shirhal family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirhal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shirhal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirhal 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 Shirhal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shirhal. 100% of Shirhal men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Shirhal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Shirhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirhal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shirhal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shirhal. For the veterans among your Shirhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirhal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shirhal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shirhal in 1966 was 81, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirhal 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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