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Sheren Family History

Sheren Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sherrin.

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


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Where is the Sheren family from?

You can see how Sheren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sheren families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sheren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheren 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 Sheren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheren. 33% of Sheren men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sheren women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheren 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
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Sheren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheren 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Sheren. 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 215 military records available for the last name Sheren. For the veterans among your Sheren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheren lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sheren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheren in 1955 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheren 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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