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Shrieve Family History

Shrieve Surname Meaning

see Sherriff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shrieve family from?

You can see how Shrieve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrieve family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrieve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Shrieve families living in Norfolk. This was about 51% of all the recorded Shrieve's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Shrieve families in 1891.
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What did your Shrieve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shrieve. 100% of Shrieve 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Shrieve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrieve 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Shrieve. 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 172 military records available for the last name Shrieve. For the veterans among your Shrieve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrieve lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shrieve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shrieve in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrieve 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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