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Sheaser Family History

Sheaser 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, Speiser, Seaver, Shaer, Shecter, Shaver, Creaser, Seager

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Where is the Sheaser family from?

You can see how Sheaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheaser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheaser families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Sheaser family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheaser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheaser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheaser 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 358 census records available for the last name Sheaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheaser 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sheaser. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sheaser. For the veterans among your Sheaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheaser lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Sheaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheaser in 1991 was 71, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheaser 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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