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Shrewbury Family History

Shrewbury Surname 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.

215	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
14	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
145	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Shrewbury family from?

You can see how Shrewbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrewbury family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shrewbury families living in Kansas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shrewbury's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shrewbury families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrewbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Shrewbury family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 145 census records available for the last name Shrewbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrewbury census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Shrewbury. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 14 military records available for the last name Shrewbury. For the veterans among your Shrewbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrewbury lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shrewbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shrewbury in 1963 was 52, and 96 in 2002.

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Shrewbury Surname Meaning

Where is the Shrewbury family from?

What Shrewbury family records will you find?

What is the average Shrewbury lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shrewbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shrewbury in 1963 was 52, and 96 in 2002.

Shrewbury Family History

Shrewbury Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Shrewbury

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Where is the Shrewbury family from?

What Shrewbury family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Shrewbury lifespan?

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Shrewbury Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Shrewbury

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Where is the Shrewbury family from?

What Shrewbury family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shrewbury family history

What is the average Shrewbury lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shrewbury family tree

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