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Shanrock Family History

Shanrock Name 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: Shamrock, Sharrock, Hancock, Shadrick, Sandrock, Hamrock, Shrock

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Where is the Shanrock family from?

You can see how Shanrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanrock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shanrock families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Shanrock's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shanrock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanrock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shanrock ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shanrock ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Shanrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanrock 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shanrock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Shanrock. For the veterans among your Shanrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanrock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Shanrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shanrock in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 1994.

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