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Shearen Family History

Shearen 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: Shearer, Shearon, Shearin, Sheren, Shearn, Hearn, Haren, Herren

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Where is the Shearen family from?

You can see how Shearen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shearen family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shearen's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Shearen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shearen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shearen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shearen. 34% of Shearen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shearen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shearen were Bookkeeper and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Registered Nurse
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Shearen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearen 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Shearen. 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 151 military records available for the last name Shearen. For the veterans among your Shearen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Shearen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shearen in 1964 was 71, and 100 in 1997.

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