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Shrier Family History

Shrier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreier.

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


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Where is the Shrier family from?

You can see how Shrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shrier family living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Shrier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Shrier families in 1891.
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What did your Shrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shrier. 100% of Shrier men worked as a Porter and 100% of Shrier 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrier 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Shrier. 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 298 military records available for the last name Shrier. For the veterans among your Shrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shrier in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrier 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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