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Sheardon Family History

Sheardon 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: Shearon, Sheldon, Sheard, Smerdon, Sharron, Searson, Shearman

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Where is the Sheardon family from?

You can see how Sheardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sheardon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sheardon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sheardon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sheardon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheardon 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 252 census records available for the last name Sheardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheardon 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sheardon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sheardon. For the veterans among your Sheardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheardon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Sheardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sheardon in 1982 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheardon 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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