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Shurley Family History

Shurley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shirley.

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


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Where is the Shurley family from?

You can see how Shurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Shurley families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shurley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shurley families in 1911.
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What did your Shurley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Elementary Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shurley. 28% of Shurley men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Shurley women worked as an Elementary Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shurley were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elementary Teacher
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Nurse
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Shurley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurley 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Shurley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shurley. For the veterans among your Shurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shurley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shurley in 1961 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurley 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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