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Sheritz Family History

Sheritz 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: Hertz, Schertz, Seitz, Steitz, Stertz, Sherick, Hritz, Heitz, Sheetz

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Where is the Sheritz family from?

You can see how Sheritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheritz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheritz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sheritz families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheritz's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sheritz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheritz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Sheritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheritz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sheritz. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sheritz. For the veterans among your Sheritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheritz lifespan?

Average Sheritz life expectancy in 2001 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheritz 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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