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Sherrin Family History

Sherrin Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Sherwin with assimilatory loss of -w-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Herring, Herrin, Perrin, Serlin, Herran, Chernin, Sherron, Sherwin

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Where is the Sherrin family from?

You can see how Sherrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Sherrin families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sherrin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherrin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sherrin. 100% of Sherrin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sherrin 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sherrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrin 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Sherrin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 832 military records available for the last name Sherrin. For the veterans among your Sherrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sherrin in 1957 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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