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Shearn Family History

Shearn Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): apparently a nickname from a regional form of Middle English sharn ‘dung’

but it may be a post-medieval shortened form of Sherrin.

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


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Where is the Shearn family from?

You can see how Shearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 47 Shearn families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Shearn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shearn families in 1911.
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What did your Shearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shearn. 100% of Shearn 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 12,000 census records available for the last name Shearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shearn. 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 976 military records available for the last name Shearn. For the veterans among your Shearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shearn in 1944 was 32, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearn 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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