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Shezer Family History

Shezer 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: Sherer, Sheler, Sheer, Speer, Heyer, Scheuer, Heier, Steer, Sulzer

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Where is the Shezer family from?

You can see how Shezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shezer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shezer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shezer families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shezer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shezer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shezer 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 28 census records available for the last name Shezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shezer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shezer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shezer. For the veterans among your Shezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shezer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shezer 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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