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Schears Family History

Schears 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: Schear, Shears, Schaar, Scherf, Schepis, Sears, Scher, Scheer

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Where is the Schears family from?

You can see how Schears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schears family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schears families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schears family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Schears's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Schears families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schears 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 250 census records available for the last name Schears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schears 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schears. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schears. For the veterans among your Schears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schears lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schears in 1964 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schears 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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