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Shera Family History

Shera Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sherry. English: variant of Shearer.

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


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Where is the Shera family from?

You can see how Shera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Shera families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shera's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shera families in 1891.
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What did your Shera ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pedlar and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shera. 100% of Shera men worked as a Pedlar and 50% of Shera women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Pedlar
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Shera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shera 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Shera. 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 521 military records available for the last name Shera. For the veterans among your Shera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shera in 1963 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shera 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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