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Shers Family History

Shers 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: Syers, Shera, Shere, Shern, Shero, Sher, Shiers, Sherk, Siers, Shears

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Where is the Shers family from?

You can see how Shers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Shers families living in Ontario. This was about 27% of all the recorded Shers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shers 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 Shers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shers. 34% of Shers men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Shers women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shers were New Worker and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Shers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Shers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shers 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Shers. 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 183 military records available for the last name Shers. For the veterans among your Shers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shers lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Shers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shers in 1991 was 82, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shers 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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