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Sherr Family History

Sherr Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shear.

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


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Where is the Sherr family from?

You can see how Sherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 9 Sherr families living in Angus. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sherr's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sherr families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherr 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 Sherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherr. 24% of Sherr men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Sherr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherr were Farmer and Sewer.

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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
    24%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Sewer
    10%

What Sherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherr 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Sherr. 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 572 military records available for the last name Sherr. For the veterans among your Sherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherr lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sherr in 1944 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherr 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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