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Cears Family History

Cears 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.


Similar surnames: Sears, Cedars, Mears, Bears, Fears, Pears, Gears, Wears, Bear, Hearn

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Where is the Cears family from?

You can see how Cears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cears family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cears families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Cears families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cears's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cears families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cears 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 did your Cears ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cears. 100% of Cears 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Cears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cears 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cears. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cears. For the veterans among your Cears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cears lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cears in 1972 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cears ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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