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Shierk Family History

Shierk 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: Shier, Shirk, Shiers, Sherk, Spier, Shield, Stier, Schieck, Schier

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Where is the Shierk family from?

You can see how Shierk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shierk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shierk families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shierk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shierk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shierk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shierk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Shierk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shierk 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shierk. 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 65 military records available for the last name Shierk. For the veterans among your Shierk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shierk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shierk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shierk in 1964 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

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