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Shircliffe Family History

Shircliffe 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: Shircliff, Sutcliffe, Hinchliffe, Shurtliff, Sherriff, Stancliff

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Where is the Shircliffe family from?

You can see how Shircliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shircliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shircliffe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shircliffe families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shircliffe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shircliffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shircliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shircliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shircliffe. 45% of Shircliffe 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Shircliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shircliffe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Shircliffe. 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 117 military records available for the last name Shircliffe. For the veterans among your Shircliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shircliffe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shircliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shircliffe in 1967 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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