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Shoreman Family History

Shoreman Surname Meaning

possibly for a man engaged in using props (Middle English shore) but medieval bearers are needed.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shoreman family from?

You can see how Shoreman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoreman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoreman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Shoreman families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shoreman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shoreman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoreman 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 Shoreman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shoreman. 100% of Shoreman men worked as a French Polisher and 93% of Shoreman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Office Cleaner
    8%

What Shoreman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shoreman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoreman 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Shoreman. 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 165 military records available for the last name Shoreman. For the veterans among your Shoreman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoreman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Shoreman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shoreman in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoreman 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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