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Shearin Family History

Shearin Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Sírín ‘descendant of Sírín Síorán’ a personal name from a diminutive of síor ‘long-lasting’.

English and Scottish: variant of Sherrin and Sherwin.

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


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Where is the Shearin family from?

You can see how Shearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Shearin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shearin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shearin families in 1911.
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What did your Shearin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shearin. 100% of Shearin men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Shearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearin 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 915 immigration records available for the last name Shearin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shearin. For the veterans among your Shearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shearin in 1952 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearin 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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