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Chears Family History

Chears 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: Cheairs, Cheers, Shears, Hearn, Chard, Clear, Sears, Chiara, Char

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Where is the Chears family from?

You can see how Chears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chears family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chears families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Chears families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Chears's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chears 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 Chears ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chears. 65% of Chears men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chears women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Chears family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chears 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Chears. 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 185 military records available for the last name Chears. For the veterans among your Chears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chears lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chears in 1948 was 24, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chears

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chears 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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