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Shryack Family History

Shryack 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: Shryock, Strack, Shack, Shrock, Shreck, Schrack, Slack, Sack, Hack

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Where is the Shryack family from?

You can see how Shryack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shryack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shryack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shryack families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shryack's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shryack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shryack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shryack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shryack. 25% of Shryack men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shryack women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shryack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shryack 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shryack. 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 166 military records available for the last name Shryack. For the veterans among your Shryack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shryack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shryack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shryack in 1965 was 84, and 70 in 2004.

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