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Shriley Family History

Shriley 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: Shiley, Riley, Shipley, Smiley, Shatley, Shirley, Shirey, Shelley

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Where is the Shriley family from?

You can see how Shriley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shriley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shriley families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Shriley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shriley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shriley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shriley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Shriley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shriley 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 Shriley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shriley. For the veterans among your Shriley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shriley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Shriley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shriley in 1971 was 84, and 56 in 2002.

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