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Shasher Family History

Shasher 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: Hasher, Washer, Hasler, Schacher, Brasher, Asher, Flasher, Shuster

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Where is the Shasher family from?

You can see how Shasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shasher family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shasher families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shasher's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shasher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shasher 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 51 census records available for the last name Shasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shasher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shasher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shasher. For the veterans among your Shasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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