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Shrein Family History

Shrein 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: Shein, Stein, Shen, Schein, Serlin, Schlein, Shin, Shean, Rhein

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Where is the Shrein family from?

You can see how Shrein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shrein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shrein families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shrein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shrein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Shrein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrein 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shrein. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shrein. For the veterans among your Shrein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrein lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Shrein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shrein in 1978 was 56, and 74 in 2000.

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