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Shirris Family History

Shirris 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: Harris, Shirts, Sarris, Sherrin, Shifrin, Sirois, Shiers, Shirai

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Where is the Shirris family from?

You can see how Shirris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirris family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Shirris families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shirris's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shirris families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirris 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 13 census records available for the last name Shirris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirris 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shirris. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shirris. For the veterans among your Shirris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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