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Sheures Family History

Sheures 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: Shearer, Theurer, Serres, Scheurer, Shere, Sherer, Herres, Sheerer

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Where is the Sheures family from?

You can see how Sheures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheures family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Sheures family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheures's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sheures families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheures 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 Sheures ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheures. 100% of Sheures women worked as an Independent.

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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

  • Independent
    100%

What Sheures family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sheures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheures 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sheures. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sheures. For the veterans among your Sheures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheures lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Sheures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sheures in 1973 was 84, and 82 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheures 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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