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Sheris Family History

Sheris 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: Sherin, Schepis, Sherry, Sideris, Sharif, Shirts, Syers, Chevis

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Where is the Sheris family from?

You can see how Sheris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheris families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sheris families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sheris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheris 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 Sheris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sheris. 100% of Sheris men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sheris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Sheris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheris 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Sheris. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sheris. For the veterans among your Sheris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sheris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheris in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheris 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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