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Shearan Family History

Shearan Surname Meaning

from Ó Sírín see Sheerin. see Sherrin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shearan family from?

You can see how Shearan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shearan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Shearan families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Shearan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shearan families in 1891.
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What did your Shearan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shearan. 100% of Shearan men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Shearan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shearan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Shearan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearan 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Shearan. 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 107 military records available for the last name Shearan. For the veterans among your Shearan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Shearan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shearan in 1969 was 67, and 63 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearan 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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