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Shirman Family History

Shirman Surname Meaning

from Middle English schireman literally ‘shire man’ (Old English scirman) for a sheriff or other administrative official of a county;

later it came to mean ‘bailiff’ or ‘steward’.

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


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Where is the Shirman family from?

You can see how Shirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Shirman families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shirman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shirman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shirman. 32% of Shirman men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Shirman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shirman were Operator and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Operator
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirman 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Shirman. 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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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Shirman. For the veterans among your Shirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shirman in 1966 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirman 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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