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Shreve Family History

Shreve Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Sheriff. Compare Shreeve Shreves.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shreve family from?

You can see how Shreve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shreve family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shreve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Shreve families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shreve's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Shreve families in 1891.
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What did your Shreve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shreve. 100% of Shreve 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Shreve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shreve 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shreve. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Shreve. For the veterans among your Shreve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shreve lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shreve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shreve in 1952 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shreve 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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