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Shorock Family History

Shorock 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, Shorrock, Schrock, Shock, Sherlock, Shryock, Sprock, Shamrock

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Where is the Shorock family from?

You can see how Shorock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shorock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shorock families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shorock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shorock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorock 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 111 census records available for the last name Shorock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorock 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shorock. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shorock. For the veterans among your Shorock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorock lifespan?

Average Shorock life expectancy in 2000 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorock 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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