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Sherrett Family History

Sherrett Name Meaning

see Sherrard and compare Sheret .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sherratt, Sharrett, Sterrett, Sherritt, Skerrett, Skerritt, Berrett

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Where is the Sherrett family from?

You can see how Sherrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Sherrett families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sherrett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherrett. 34% of Sherrett men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sherrett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherrett were Attendant and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrett 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Sherrett. 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 206 military records available for the last name Sherrett. For the veterans among your Sherrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Sherrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sherrett in 1962 was 67, and 65 in 2000.

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