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Sherben Family History

Sherben 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: Sherbon, Sheren, Harben, Herren, Sherman, Sperber, Sterken, Scherber

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Where is the Sherben family from?

You can see how Sherben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sherben families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherben's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sherben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherben 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 77 census records available for the last name Sherben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherben 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sherben. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sherben. For the veterans among your Sherben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherben 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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