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Shorly Family History

Shorly 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: Shorey, Shorty, Sholly, Shore, Thorley, Holly, Sorby, Sherry, Shor

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Where is the Shorly family from?

You can see how Shorly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Shorly families living in Indiana. This was about 65% of all the recorded Shorly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shorly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorly 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 96 census records available for the last name Shorly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorly 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shorly. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shorly. For the veterans among your Shorly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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