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Shriner Family History

Shriner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schreiner.

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


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Where is the Shriner family from?

You can see how Shriner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shriner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shriner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shriner families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shriner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shriner families in 1891.
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What did your Shriner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shriner. 19% of Shriner men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Shriner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shriner were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Nurse
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Shriner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shriner 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Shriner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shriner. For the veterans among your Shriner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shriner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shriner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shriner in 1952 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shriner 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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