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Schaire Family History

Schaire Name 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: Schairer, Schaar, Scharrer, Schade, Shire, Claire, Schave, Schar

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Where is the Schaire family from?

You can see how Schaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schaire family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schaire ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schaire ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Schaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaire 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Schaire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 military records available for the last name Schaire. For the veterans among your Schaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaire lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Schaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schaire in 1979 was 47, and 41 in 1995.

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