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Shorkley Family History

Shorkley 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: Shockley, Shorkey, Horsley, Thorley, Hockley, Chorley, Stockley

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Where is the Shorkley family from?

You can see how Shorkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorkley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shorkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shorkley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shorkley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shorkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorkley 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 267 census records available for the last name Shorkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorkley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shorkley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Shorkley. For the veterans among your Shorkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorkley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Shorkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shorkley in 1968 was 93, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorkley 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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