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Shearon Family History

Shearon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shearin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shearon family from?

You can see how Shearon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Shearon families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Shearon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shearon families in 1891.
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What did your Shearon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shearon. 79% of Shearon 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
    79%
  • Cotton Weaver
    14%
  • Packers Assistant Ruber Co Dunlop
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shearon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearon 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Shearon. 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 941 military records available for the last name Shearon. For the veterans among your Shearon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shearon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shearon in 1944 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shearon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearon 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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