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Sheirburn Family History

Sheirburn 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: Sherburn, Sherburne, Shelburn, Hepburn, Thorburn, Shadburn, Steinborn

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Where is the Sheirburn family from?

You can see how Sheirburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheirburn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheirburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheirburn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheirburn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sheirburn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheirburn 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 61 census records available for the last name Sheirburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheirburn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sheirburn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sheirburn. For the veterans among your Sheirburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheirburn lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Sheirburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheirburn in 1985 was 43, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheirburn 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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