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Sherbet Family History

Sherbet 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: Sherbert, Herbst, Herbert, Sperber, Scherber, Sherley, Shere, Herbel

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Where is the Sherbet family from?

You can see how Sherbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherbet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Sherbet families living in Alabama. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sherbet's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sherbet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbet 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 Sherbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherbet. 38% of Sherbet men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Sherbet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Sherbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbet 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sherbet. 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 283 military records available for the last name Sherbet. For the veterans among your Sherbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sherbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sherbet in 1964 was 48, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherbet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbet 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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