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Sherrat Family History

Sherrat 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: Sherratt, Serra, Serrato, Sherman, Sherry, Sherrard, Herran, Sherrin

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Where is the Sherrat family from?

You can see how Sherrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sherrat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 32 Sherrat families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Sherrat's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Sherrat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Sherrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrat 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sherrat. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sherrat. For the veterans among your Sherrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrat lifespan?

Average Sherrat life expectancy in 1993 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrat 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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