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Shirkes Family History

Shirkes 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: Shires, Shirkey, Sires, Shirts, Shire, Shirley, Shirey, Shirer

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Shirkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirkes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shirkes. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Shirkes. For the veterans among your Shirkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirkes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Shirkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shirkes in 1973 was 58, and 59 in 2001.

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