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Shirn Family History

Shirn 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: Shin, Shire, Shinn, Stirn, Shira, Hirn, Shern, Shirk, Shiro, Shi

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Where is the Shirn family from?

You can see how Shirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shirn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shirn families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Shirn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirn 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 130 census records available for the last name Shirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shirn. 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 46 military records available for the last name Shirn. For the veterans among your Shirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Shirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shirn in 1968 was 72, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirn 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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