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Sherrell Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Sherrill .

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


Similar surnames: Sherrill, Shirrell, Horrell, Shemwell, Herrell, Surrell, Spurrell

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Where is the Sherrell family from?

You can see how Sherrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Sherrell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherrell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherrell families in 1911.
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What did your Sherrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherrell. 27% of Sherrell men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Sherrell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherrell were Farming and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Cook
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sherrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrell 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Sherrell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sherrell. For the veterans among your Sherrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sherrell in 1949 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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