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Sherwell Family History

Sherwell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sherrill.

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


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Where is the Sherwell family from?

You can see how Sherwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Sherwell families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sherwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sherwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherwell 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 Sherwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sherwell. 75% of Sherwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Sherwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sherwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherwell 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Sherwell. 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 281 military records available for the last name Sherwell. For the veterans among your Sherwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Sherwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sherwell in 1963 was 64, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherwell 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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