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Shaerer Family History

Shaerer 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: Sherer, Sheerer, Schaerer, Shaefer, Sharer, Sharrer, Scharrer

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Where is the Shaerer family from?

You can see how Shaerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaerer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Shaerer families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaerer's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shaerer families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaerer 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 139 census records available for the last name Shaerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaerer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shaerer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Shaerer. For the veterans among your Shaerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaerer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Shaerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shaerer in 1969 was 72, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaerer 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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