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Shiery Family History

Shiery 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: Shier, Shiers, Thiery, Spier, Sheehy, Shield, Seery, Sherry, Stier

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Where is the Shiery family from?

You can see how Shiery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shiery families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shiery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shiery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shiery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiery. 50% of Shiery men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shiery women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiery were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Shiery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiery 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Shiery. 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 197 military records available for the last name Shiery. For the veterans among your Shiery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiery lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shiery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shiery in 1950 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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