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Shearrow Family History

Shearrow 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: Sharrow, Sherrow, Harrow, Sparrow, Sharlow, Sharron, Sherrod, Hearron

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Where is the Shearrow family from?

You can see how Shearrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shearrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Shearrow families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shearrow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shearrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shearrow 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 Shearrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shearrow. 40% of Shearrow 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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Tenant
    20%

What Shearrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Shearrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearrow 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shearrow. 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 85 military records available for the last name Shearrow. For the veterans among your Shearrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearrow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shearrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shearrow in 1960 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shearrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearrow 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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