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Shearin Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sírín ‘descendant of Sírín Síorán’ a personal name from a diminutive of síor ‘long-lasting’. English and Scottish: variant of Sherrin and Sherwin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sheerin, Shearon, Hearin, Ahearn, Heavrin, Stearn, Sheahan, Spearin

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Where is the Shearin family from?

You can see how Shearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Shearin families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shearin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shearin families in 1891.
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What did your Shearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shearin. 100% of Shearin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Shearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearin 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Shearin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Shearin. For the veterans among your Shearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shearin in 1952 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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