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Sherban Family History

Sherban 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: Sherman, Serban, Sherba, Sherbon, Cherian, Herman, Shean, Herran

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Where is the Sherban family from?

You can see how Sherban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sherban families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sherban's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherban families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherban 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 Sherban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherban. 24% of Sherban men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sherban women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherban were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Sherban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sherban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherban 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Sherban. 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 142 military records available for the last name Sherban. For the veterans among your Sherban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherban lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Sherban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sherban in 1955 was 38, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherban 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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