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Shrive Family History

Shrive Surname Meaning

see Sherriff.

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


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Where is the Shrive family from?

You can see how Shrive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrive family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrive families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Shrive families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shrive's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Shrive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shrive ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shrive. 81% of Shrive 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
    81%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shrive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrive 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Shrive. 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 252 military records available for the last name Shrive. For the veterans among your Shrive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrive lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shrive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shrive in 1963 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrive 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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