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Shirkin Family History

Shirkin 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: Sirkin, Mirkin, Simkin, Harkin, Sherrin, Shifrin, Shulkin, Shiraki

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Where is the Shirkin family from?

You can see how Shirkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shirkin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Shirkin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirkin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shirkin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirkin 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 44 census records available for the last name Shirkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirkin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shirkin. 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 Shirkin. For the veterans among your Shirkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirkin 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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