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Scheard Family History

Scheard 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: Sheard, Schear, Schaar, Chard, Scherf, Scher, Scheer, Scheid, Schardt

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Where is the Scheard family from?

You can see how Scheard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Scheard families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheard's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Scheard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Scheard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheard 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Scheard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Scheard. For the veterans among your Scheard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheard lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Scheard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scheard in 1979 was 79, and 79 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheard 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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