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Shearston Family History

Shearston 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: Harston, Sharpton, Searson, Heaston, Shearon, Easton, Seaton, Beaston

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Where is the Shearston family from?

You can see how Shearston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shearston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Shearston families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shearston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shearston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shearston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shearston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shearston. 60% of Shearston men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Shearston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearston 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Shearston. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shearston. For the veterans among your Shearston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shearston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shearston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shearston in 1963 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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