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Sheerar Family History

Sheerar 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: Sheeran, Sheerer, Shearer, Sherrard, Sheehan, Shera, Sharrar, Sherer

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Where is the Sheerar family from?

You can see how Sheerar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheerar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sheerar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sheerar family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheerar's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Sheerar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheerar 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 179 census records available for the last name Sheerar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheerar 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sheerar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sheerar. For the veterans among your Sheerar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheerar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Sheerar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheerar in 1973 was 88, and 99 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheerar 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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