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Sheerr Family History

Sheerr 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: Sheerer, Sheer, Sherr, Sheehy, Speer, Herr, Steer, Seery, Shearer

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Where is the Sheerr family from?

You can see how Sheerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheerr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheerr family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheerr's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sheerr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheerr 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 23 census records available for the last name Sheerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheerr 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Sheerr. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sheerr. For the veterans among your Sheerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheerr lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Sheerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheerr in 1973 was 57, and 99 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheerr 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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