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Shierlaw 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.

Where is the Shierlaw family from?

You can see how Shierlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shierlaw family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Shierlaw families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Shierlaw families living in East Lothian. This was about 31% of all the recorded Shierlaw's in Scotland. East Lothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Shierlaw families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shierlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shierlaw family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 748 census records available for the last name Shierlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shierlaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 186 immigration records available for the last name Shierlaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 36 military records available for the last name Shierlaw. For the veterans among your Shierlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shierlaw lifespan?

Average Shierlaw life expectancy in 1971 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

Shierlaw Surname Meaning

Where is the Shierlaw family from?

What Shierlaw family records will you find?

What is the average Shierlaw lifespan?

Average Shierlaw life expectancy in 1971 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

434	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
36	Military Records
186	Immigration Records
748	Census and Voter Lists
878	Member Trees

434	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
36	Military Records
186	Immigration Records
748	Census and Voter Lists
878	Member Trees

Shierlaw Family History