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Shruan Family History

Shruan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shan, Ruan, Sherman, Shean, Shahan, Shaban, Thran, Shoun, Truan

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Where is the Shruan family from?

You can see how Shruan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shruan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shruan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shruan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shruan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shruan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shruan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shruan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Shruan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shruan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shruan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shruan. For the veterans among your Shruan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shruan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Shruan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shruan in 1972 was 58, and 82 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shruan 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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