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Sherbeck Family History

Sherbeck 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: Herbeck, Sperbeck, Overbeck, Sherlock, Oberbeck, Averbeck, Harbeck

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Where is the Sherbeck family from?

You can see how Sherbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sherbeck families living in Iowa. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sherbeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sherbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbeck 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 Sherbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherbeck. 24% of Sherbeck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sherbeck women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherbeck were Farming and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Sherbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Sherbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbeck 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sherbeck. 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 99 military records available for the last name Sherbeck. For the veterans among your Sherbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sherbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sherbeck in 1966 was 83, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbeck 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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