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Shrelford Family History

Shrelford 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: Relford, Shuford, Padelford, Telford, Bareford, Welford, Elford

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Where is the Shrelford family from?

You can see how Shrelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrelford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Shrelford families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shrelford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shrelford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Shrelford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrelford 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 Shrelford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shrelford. For the veterans among your Shrelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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