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Shearey Family History

Shearey 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, Shealey, Heaney, Healey, Sherry, Shealy, Sheard, Shirey

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Where is the Shearey family from?

You can see how Shearey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shearey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shearey families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shearey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shearey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shearey 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 Shearey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shearey. 100% of Shearey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shearey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Shearey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shearey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Shearey. For the veterans among your Shearey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Shearey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shearey in 1970 was 77, and 65 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shearey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearey 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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