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Sherbon Family History

Sherbon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sherburne with loss of the second -r- by dissimilation. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sherbon family from?

You can see how Sherbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherbon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Sherbon family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherbon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sherbon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbon 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 Sherbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherbon. 25% of Sherbon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sherbon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherbon were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Sherbon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sherbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbon 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Sherbon. 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 220 military records available for the last name Sherbon. For the veterans among your Sherbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sherbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sherbon in 1952 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbon 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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