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Shamrock Family History

Shamrock Surname Meaning

English and Irish: according to MacLysaght, a habitational name from an unidentified place in England.

There is a current English habitational name Shambrook which may be the source.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shamrock family from?

You can see how Shamrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shamrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Shamrock families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamrock's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shamrock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamrock 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 Shamrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamrock. 27% of Shamrock men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shamrock women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shamrock were Soldier and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Soldier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shamrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamrock 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Shamrock. 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 943 military records available for the last name Shamrock. For the veterans among your Shamrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamrock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shamrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shamrock in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamrock 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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