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Sherbert Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Chabot and German Scherbarth .

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


Similar surnames: Helbert, Herbert, Herkert, Hebert, Serber, Siefert, Herber, Scherber

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Where is the Sherbert family from?

You can see how Sherbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sherbert families living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sherbert's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Sherbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbert 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 Sherbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherbert. 35% of Sherbert men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Sherbert women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherbert were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    17%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sherbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbert 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Sherbert. 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 792 military records available for the last name Sherbert. For the veterans among your Sherbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sherbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sherbert in 1956 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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