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Sherred Family History

Sherred Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Sherrard

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


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Where is the Sherred family from?

You can see how Sherred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Sherred families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sherred's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherred families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherred 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 Sherred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherred. 33% of Sherred men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Sherred women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherred were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Sherred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherred 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Sherred. 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 371 military records available for the last name Sherred. For the veterans among your Sherred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherred lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sherred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sherred in 1955 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherred 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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