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Shurey Family History

Shurey Surname Meaning

see Shorey.

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


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Where is the Shurey family from?

You can see how Shurey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shurey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Shurey families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shurey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Shurey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shurey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hay Tier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shurey. 100% of Shurey men worked as a Hay Tier and 82% of Shurey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hay Tier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Help
    10%
  • School Teacher
    10%

What Shurey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shurey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurey 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Shurey. 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 137 military records available for the last name Shurey. For the veterans among your Shurey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Shurey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shurey in 1962 was 76, and 74 in 1983.

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