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Sheurs Family History

Sheurs 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: Shears, Sears, Sherry, Syers, Shera, Sheard, Sweers, Shere, Steury

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Where is the Sheurs family from?

You can see how Sheurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheurs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sheurs family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheurs's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sheurs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheurs 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 57 census records available for the last name Sheurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheurs 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sheurs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheurs. For the veterans among your Sheurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheurs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Sheurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sheurs in 1968 was 62, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheurs 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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