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Sherritt Family History

Sherritt Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Sherrard.

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


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Where is the Sherritt family from?

You can see how Sherritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 34 Sherritt families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sherritt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherritt families in 1911.
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What did your Sherritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sherritt. 72% of Sherritt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sherritt women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Plasterer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sherritt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sherritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherritt 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Sherritt. 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 575 military records available for the last name Sherritt. For the veterans among your Sherritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherritt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sherritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sherritt in 1962 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherritt 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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