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Sherbourne Family History

Sherbourne Surname Meaning

see Sherburn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sherbourne family from?

You can see how Sherbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Sherbourne families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sherbourne's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Sherbourne families in 1891.
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What did your Sherbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherbourne. 24% of Sherbourne men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Sherbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherbourne were Carpenter and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Verifying Cables Kielles
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbourne 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Sherbourne. 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 500 military records available for the last name Sherbourne. For the veterans among your Sherbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbourne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sherbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sherbourne in 1962 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbourne 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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