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Shethar Family History

Shethar 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: Sheehan, Spehar, Shear, Sether, Whetham, Shetter, Shephard, Shehan

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Where is the Shethar family from?

You can see how Shethar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shethar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shethar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Shethar family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shethar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shethar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Shethar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shethar 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Shethar. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shethar. For the veterans among your Shethar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shethar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Shethar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shethar in 1970 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shethar 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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