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Shearlock Family History

Shearlock 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: Sherlock, Shedlock, Sharrock, Cearlock, Sealock, Scurlock, Charnock

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Where is the Shearlock family from?

You can see how Shearlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearlock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shearlock families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Shearlock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shearlock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shearlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shearlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shearlock. 100% of Shearlock 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shearlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Shearlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearlock 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Shearlock. 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 142 military records available for the last name Shearlock. For the veterans among your Shearlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearlock lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shearlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shearlock in 1968 was 95, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shearlock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearlock 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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