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Sheralds Family History

Sheralds 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: Sheilds, Geralds, Sherard, Herald, Jeralds, Shields, Seewald, Herold

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Where is the Sheralds family from?

You can see how Sheralds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheralds family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheralds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheralds family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheralds's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sheralds families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheralds 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 39 census records available for the last name Sheralds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheralds 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 Sheralds. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sheralds. For the veterans among your Sheralds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheralds lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Sheralds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sheralds in 1971 was 71, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheralds 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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