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Sheraga Family History

Sheraga 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: Shera, Sherard, Sherba, Shehata, Ashikaga, Serra, Shibata, Schrage

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Where is the Sheraga family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheraga 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 Sheraga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheraga. 100% of Sheraga women worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sheraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheraga 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sheraga. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sheraga. For the veterans among your Sheraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheraga lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Sheraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sheraga in 1975 was 76, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheraga 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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