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Shirrell Family History

Shirrell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sherrell.

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


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Where is the Shirrell family from?

You can see how Shirrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shirrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Shirrell families living in Channel Islands. This was about 23% of all the recorded Shirrell's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Shirrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirrell 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 Shirrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shirrell. 32% of Shirrell men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Shirrell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shirrell were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Shirrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shirrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirrell 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Shirrell. 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 311 military records available for the last name Shirrell. For the veterans among your Shirrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirrell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shirrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shirrell in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirrell 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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