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Sherridan Family History

Sherridan Surname Meaning

from Ó Sirideáin see Sheridan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sherridan family from?

You can see how Sherridan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherridan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherridan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Sherridan families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Sherridan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherridan families in 1911.
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What did your Sherridan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherridan. 56% of Sherridan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Clerk
    45%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 680 military records available for the last name Sherridan. For the veterans among your Sherridan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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