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Shrike Family History

Shrike 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: Strike, Shrake, Stride, Sheikh, Shine, Striker, Shreve, Shire, Serie

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Where is the Shrike family from?

You can see how Shrike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrike family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shrike family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrike's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shrike families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrike 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 85 census records available for the last name Shrike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrike 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shrike. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shrike. For the veterans among your Shrike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrike lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Shrike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shrike in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrike 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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