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Schearer Family History

Schearer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schärer a variant of Scherer.

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


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Where is the Schearer family from?

You can see how Schearer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schearer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schearer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Schearer families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schearer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schearer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schearer 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 Schearer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schearer. 19% of Schearer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Schearer women worked as a Topper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schearer were Salesman and Cashier.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    17%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schearer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schearer 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Schearer. 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 360 military records available for the last name Schearer. For the veterans among your Schearer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schearer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schearer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schearer in 1963 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schearer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schearer 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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