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Stears Family History

Stears Surname Meaning

English: variant of Steers.

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


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Where is the Stears family from?

You can see how Stears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stears family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Stears families living in New Brunswick. This was about 81% of all the recorded Stears's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Stears families in 1911.
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What did your Stears ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Stears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stears 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Stears. 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 769 military records available for the last name Stears. For the veterans among your Stears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stears lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stears in 1963 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stears 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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