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Shriver Family History

Shriver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Schryver.

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


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Where is the Shriver family from?

You can see how Shriver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shriver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shriver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Shriver families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Shriver's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Shriver families in 1891.
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What did your Shriver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shriver. 100% of Shriver 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 30,000 census records available for the last name Shriver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shriver 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shriver. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Shriver. For the veterans among your Shriver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shriver lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Shriver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shriver in 1942 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shriver 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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