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Shira Family History

Shira Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheurer and possibly also of some other German name or Scottish and northern English Shearer.

Albanian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from shirë (definite form shira) ‘resin’ also ‘grape or pear cider’.

Jewish (Israeli): modern Hebrew name from a word meaning ‘song’.

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


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Where is the Shira family from?

You can see how Shira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shira family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shira families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Shira families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Shira's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shira families in 1911.
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What did your Shira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shira. 27% of Shira men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shira women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shira were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shira 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Shira. 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 875 military records available for the last name Shira. For the veterans among your Shira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shira lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shira in 1959 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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