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Shirock Family History

Shirock 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: Shrock, Schrock, Shock, Sherlock, Shryock, Shiroma, Sprock, Shamrock

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Where is the Shirock family from?

You can see how Shirock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shirock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Shirock families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirock's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shirock families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirock 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 115 census records available for the last name Shirock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shirock. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shirock. For the veterans among your Shirock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Shirock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shirock in 1968 was 84, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirock 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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