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Sherian Family History

Sherian 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: Sherman, Cherian, Sheridan, Sherin, Yerian, Herman, Shean, Herran

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Where is the Sherian family from?

You can see how Sherian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sherian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sherian families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherian's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sherian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherian 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 Sherian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherian. 50% of Sherian men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sherian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Sherian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherian 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sherian. 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 98 military records available for the last name Sherian. For the veterans among your Sherian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sherian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sherian in 1965 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherian 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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