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Shroy Family History

Shroy 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: Troy, Strom, Shroff, Shao, Leroy, Roy, Hoy, Spry, Shenoy, Sorby

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Where is the Shroy family from?

You can see how Shroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Shroy families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shroy's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shroy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shroy. 34% of Shroy men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Shroy women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shroy 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shroy. 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 243 military records available for the last name Shroy. For the veterans among your Shroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shroy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shroy in 1963 was 86, and 73 in 2004.

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