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Sherland Family History

Sherland 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: Harland, Berland, Sherman, Helland, Overland, Heiland, Sherrard

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Where is the Sherland family from?

You can see how Sherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Sherland families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherland's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sherland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherland 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 Sherland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherland. 22% of Sherland men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Sherland women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherland were Electrician and Housework.

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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

  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Sherland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherland 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Sherland. 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 250 military records available for the last name Sherland. For the veterans among your Sherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sherland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sherland in 1966 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherland 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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