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Schear Family History

Schear Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schaer or Schier.

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


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Where is the Schear family from?

You can see how Schear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schear family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Schear families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schear's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schear 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 Schear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schear. 17% of Schear men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Schear women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schear were Manager and Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Nurse
    12%

What Schear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schear 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Schear. 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 798 military records available for the last name Schear. For the veterans among your Schear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schear lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schear in 1963 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schear 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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