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Sheras Family History

Sheras 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: Shera, Heras, Sera, Sherman, Sharaf, Shean, Sherry, Shirts, Syers

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Where is the Sheras family from?

You can see how Sheras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheras family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sheras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Sheras families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheras's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sheras families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Sheras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheras 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 Sheras. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sheras. For the veterans among your Sheras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheras lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Sheras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sheras in 1976 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheras 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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