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Shurden Family History

Shurden Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of Sheridan. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Shurden family from?

You can see how Shurden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Shurden families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shurden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shurden families in 1911.
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What did your Shurden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shurden. 50% of Shurden men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shurden women worked as a Librarian. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shurden were Farming and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    34%
  • Spin
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Shurden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shurden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurden 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Shurden. 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 309 military records available for the last name Shurden. For the veterans among your Shurden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurden lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Shurden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shurden in 1949 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurden 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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