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Shiers Family History

Shiers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shires or Shears.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shiers family from?

You can see how Shiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Shiers families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Shiers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shiers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiers 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 Shiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glazier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shiers. 17% of Shiers men worked as a Glazier and 86% of Shiers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiers were Coal Hewer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Glazier
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Coal Hewer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiers 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 827 immigration records available for the last name Shiers. 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 674 military records available for the last name Shiers. For the veterans among your Shiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shiers in 1955 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiers 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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