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Shuraw Family History

Shuraw 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: Shaw, Sharaf, Straw, Zuraw, Shera, Sura, Shira, Shuba, Shirah, Thurow

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Where is the Shuraw family from?

You can see how Shuraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuraw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuraw families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Shuraw families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuraw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shuraw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Shuraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuraw 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 immigration records available for the last name Shuraw. 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 military records available for the last name Shuraw. For the veterans among your Shuraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuraw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuraw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuraw

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