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Mcsherdon Family History

Mcsherdon 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: Mcpherson, Mcpheron, Mcsherry, Sheldon, Masterton, Smerdon, Sheron

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Where is the Mcsherdon family from?

You can see how Mcsherdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsherdon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mcsherdon families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsherdon's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mcsherdon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsherdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Mcsherdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsherdon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcsherdon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Mcsherdon. For the veterans among your Mcsherdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsherdon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Mcsherdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcsherdon in 1971 was 88, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsherdon 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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