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Shurn Family History

Shurn Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain. Altered form of Sharron a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Shurn family from?

You can see how Shurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Shurn families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shurn's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shurn families in 1911.
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What did your Shurn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shurn. 47% of Shurn men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shurn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shurn were Waiter and Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurn 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Shurn. 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 210 military records available for the last name Shurn. For the veterans among your Shurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shurn in 1955 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurn 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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