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Shirkey Family History

Shirkey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sharkey.

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


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Where is the Shirkey family from?

You can see how Shirkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shirkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Shirkey families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Shirkey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shirkey families in 1911.
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What did your Shirkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shirkey. 100% of Shirkey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shirkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shirkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirkey 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Shirkey. 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 974 military records available for the last name Shirkey. For the veterans among your Shirkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirkey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shirkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shirkey in 1950 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shirkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirkey 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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