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Sherkins Family History

Sherkins 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: Sherrin, Perkins, Sherwin, Seekins, Harkins, Sherlin, Sherin

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Where is the Sherkins family from?

You can see how Sherkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Sherkins family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherkins's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sherkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Sherkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherkins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sherkins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sherkins. For the veterans among your Sherkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherkins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Sherkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sherkins in 1972 was 61, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherkins 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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