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Sherges Family History

Sherges 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: Hermes, Verges, Serres, Serge, Berges, Sherley, Surges, Shere, Heiges

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Where is the Sherges family from?

You can see how Sherges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sherges families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sherges families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherges's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sherges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherges 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 58 census records available for the last name Sherges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherges 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sherges. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sherges. For the veterans among your Sherges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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