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Shaser Family History

Shaser 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: Shaer, Shaver, Haser, Shaler, Shaner, Shafer, Sharer, Shaker, Staser

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Where is the Shaser family from?

You can see how Shaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Shaser family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shaser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaser. 45% of Shaser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shaser women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Shaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaser 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 Shaser. 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 31 military records available for the last name Shaser. For the veterans among your Shaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Shaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shaser in 1966 was 87, and 84 in 2000.

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