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Sheier Family History

Sheier 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: Heier, Shier, Sherer, Steier, Scheier, Sheler, Seier, Speier, Shrier

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Where is the Sheier family from?

You can see how Sheier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Sheier families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheier's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sheier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheier 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 280 census records available for the last name Sheier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheier 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sheier. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sheier. For the veterans among your Sheier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Sheier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sheier in 1968 was 69, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheier 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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