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Sherill Family History

Sherill Surname 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: Sherrill, Averill, Shell, Shroll, Sherrell, Sherick, Shill, Shirilla

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Where is the Sherill family from?

You can see how Sherill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sherill families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherill 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 Sherill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherill. 32% of Sherill men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Sherill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherill were Truck Driver 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

What Sherill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherill 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sherill. 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 369 military records available for the last name Sherill. For the veterans among your Sherill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sherill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sherill in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherill 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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