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Shiar Family History

Shiar 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: Shier, Shear, Shivar, Shirar, Shia, Shiau, Shi, Shan, Shah, Haar

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Where is the Shiar family from?

You can see how Shiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shiar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shiar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiar 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 102 census records available for the last name Shiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shiar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shiar. For the veterans among your Shiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shiar in 1966 was 91, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiar 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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