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Sheelar Family History

Sheelar 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: Sheeler, Wheeler, Sheehan, Sheeran, Sholar, Heelan, Shear, Sheerer

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Where is the Sheelar family from?

You can see how Sheelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheelar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheelar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sheelar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheelar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheelar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheelar 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 Sheelar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheelar. 47% of Sheelar men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sheelar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheelar were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Sheelar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Sheelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheelar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sheelar. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sheelar. For the veterans among your Sheelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheelar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sheelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sheelar in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheelar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheelar 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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