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Shajer Family History

Shajer 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: Shaer, Shaver, Shaler, Shaner, Shafer, Sharer, Shaker, Shader, Sayer

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Where is the Shajer family from?

You can see how Shajer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shajer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shajer family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shajer's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Shajer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shajer 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 19 census records available for the last name Shajer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shajer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shajer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shajer. For the veterans among your Shajer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shajer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Shajer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shajer in 1981 was 75, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shajer 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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