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Shervey Family History

Shervey 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: Sherley, Sherfey, Hervey, Harvey, Sherry, Shirley, Shirey, Shelley

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Where is the Shervey family from?

You can see how Shervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shervey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shervey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Shervey families living in Wiltshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shervey's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Shervey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shervey 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 Shervey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shervey. 100% of Shervey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Shervey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shervey 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Shervey. 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 160 military records available for the last name Shervey. For the veterans among your Shervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shervey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Shervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shervey in 1947 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shervey 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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