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Schearing Family History

Schearing 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: Scheuring, Schelling, Scheihing, Scherling, Hearing, Schwarting

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Where is the Schearing family from?

You can see how Schearing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schearing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schearing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schearing families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Schearing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schearing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schearing 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 122 census records available for the last name Schearing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schearing 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schearing. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schearing. For the veterans among your Schearing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schearing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Schearing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schearing in 1967 was 76, and 102 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schearing 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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