Shearin Family History

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Shearin Name Meaning

Irish: variant spelling of Sheeran.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sheerin, Shearon, Hearin, Ahearn, Heavrin, Stearn, Sheahan, Spearin

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Shearin Family Origin

Where is the Shearin family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Shearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shearin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shearin families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 33 Shearin families living in North Carolina. This was about 97% of all the recorded Shearin's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Shearin families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shearin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Shearin Family Occupations

    What did your Shearin ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Shearin occupation in the USA was Farmer. 63% of Shearin's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Shearin. A less common occupation for the Shearin family was Farm Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      63%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Farm Laborer

      6%

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

    Shearin Historical Records

    What Shearin family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Shearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shearin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Shearin

    Passenger List

    There are 915 immigration records available for the last name Shearin. 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 Card

    There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Shearin. For the veterans among your Shearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Shearin Life Expectancy

    What is the average Shearin lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shearin in 1952 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shearin

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shearin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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