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Sfear Family History

Sfear 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: Spear, Fear, Shear, Stear, Sear, Bear, Dear, Pear, Saar, Smead

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Where is the Sfear family from?

You can see how Sfear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sfear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sfear family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sfear's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Sfear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sfear 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 75 census records available for the last name Sfear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sfear 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sfear. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sfear. For the veterans among your Sfear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sfear lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Sfear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sfear in 1984 was 83, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sfear 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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