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Ears Family History

Ears 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: Mars, Earl, Sears, Mears, Bears, Earp, Earls, Eary, Eads, Fears

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Where is the Ears family from?

You can see how Ears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ears family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ears families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ears family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ears's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ears 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 Ears ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ears. 100% of Ears women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Ears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ears 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ears. 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 123 military records available for the last name Ears. For the veterans among your Ears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ears lifespan?

Average Ears life expectancy in 1974 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ears 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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