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Sheriden Family History

Sheriden Surname Meaning

from Ó Sirideáin see Sheridan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sheriden family from?

You can see how Sheriden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheriden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheriden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Sheriden families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sheriden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheriden families in 1911.
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What did your Sheriden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheriden. 18% of Sheriden men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Sheriden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheriden were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Domestic
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sheriden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheriden 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Sheriden. 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 636 military records available for the last name Sheriden. For the veterans among your Sheriden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheriden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sheriden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sheriden in 1968 was 44, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheriden 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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