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Sherar Family History

Sherar Surname Meaning

see Shearer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sherar family from?

You can see how Sherar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sherar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Sherar families living in Surrey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sherar's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sherar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherar 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 Sherar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sherar. 100% of Sherar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherar 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Sherar. 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 336 military records available for the last name Sherar. For the veterans among your Sherar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sherar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sherar in 1959 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherar 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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