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Shrier Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreier .

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


Similar surnames: Shrider, Shier, Shriner, Shriber, Shaver, Scriver, Sheler, Scriber

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Where is the Shrier family from?

You can see how Shrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shrier family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shrier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shrier. 32% of Shrier men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Shrier women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shrier were Owner and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrier 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Shrier. 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 298 military records available for the last name Shrier. For the veterans among your Shrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shrier in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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