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Shrall Family History

Shrall 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: Shroll, Shall, Thrall, Hall, Strahl, Krall, Shell, Sall, Small, Prall

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Where is the Shrall family from?

You can see how Shrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrall families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Shrall family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrall's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Shrall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrall 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 Shrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shrall. 67% of Shrall men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Shrall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Shrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shrall. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shrall. For the veterans among your Shrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shrall in 1962 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shrall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrall 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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