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Shathearn Family History

Shathearn 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: Athearn, Shahan, Shaheen, Shatzer, Hathorn, Southern, Sather

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Where is the Shathearn family from?

You can see how Shathearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shathearn family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Shathearn families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shathearn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shathearn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Shathearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shathearn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shathearn. 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 Shathearn. For the veterans among your Shathearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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