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Shalar Family History

Shalar 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: Sholar, Shaler, Sharar, Shular, Sala, Haar, Scala, Schaar, Saar

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Where is the Shalar family from?

You can see how Shalar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shalar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shalar family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalar's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shalar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalar 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 Shalar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shalar. 100% of Shalar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Shalar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalar 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shalar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Shalar. For the veterans among your Shalar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalar lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Shalar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shalar in 1985 was 75, and 60 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalar 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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