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Sherden Family History

Sherden 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: Shedden, Shelden, Shurden, Sheren, Heiden, Harden, Sheldon, Herder

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Where is the Sherden family from?

You can see how Sherden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sherden families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sherden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherden 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 Sherden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherden. 50% of Sherden men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sherden women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherden were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sherden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sherden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherden 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Sherden. 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 235 military records available for the last name Sherden. For the veterans among your Sherden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sherden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sherden in 1967 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherden 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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