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Sherouse Family History

Sherouse Surname Meaning

Variant of Shearouse a surname of Austrian German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sherouse family from?

You can see how Sherouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherouse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Sherouse families living in Florida. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sherouse's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Sherouse families in 1880.
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What did your Sherouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherouse. 43% of Sherouse 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Driver
    11%

What Sherouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sherouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherouse 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Sherouse. 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 222 military records available for the last name Sherouse. For the veterans among your Sherouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherouse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sherouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sherouse in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherouse 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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