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Shrieves Family History

Shrieves Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shreves.

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


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Where is the Shrieves family from?

You can see how Shrieves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrieves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrieves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Shrieves families living in Staffordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Shrieves's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shrieves families in 1891.
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What did your Shrieves ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shrieves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shrieves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrieves 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Shrieves. 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 490 military records available for the last name Shrieves. For the veterans among your Shrieves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrieves lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shrieves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shrieves in 1961 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrieves 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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