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Sheair Family History

Sheair 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: Shear, Shearer, Sheaff, Shean, Spear, Shaer, Shealy, Sheard, Shein

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Where is the Sheair family from?

You can see how Sheair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheair family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sheair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sheair family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheair's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sheair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheair 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 39 census records available for the last name Sheair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheair 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 Sheair. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sheair. For the veterans among your Sheair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheair lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sheair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sheair in 1969 was 79, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheair 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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