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Shyrock Family History

Shyrock 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: Shrock, Schrock, Shock, Sherlock, Shryock, Sprock, Shamrock, Hydock

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Where is the Shyrock family from?

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

What did your Shyrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shyrock. 39% of Shyrock men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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What Shyrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Shyrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyrock 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Shyrock. 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 120 military records available for the last name Shyrock. For the veterans among your Shyrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyrock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Shyrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shyrock in 1969 was 72, and 73 in 2000.

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