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Sheridon Family History

Sheridon Surname Meaning

from Ó Sirideáin see Sheridan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sheridon family from?

You can see how Sheridon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheridon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheridon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Sheridon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Sheridon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sheridon families in 1891.
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What did your Sheridon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheridon. 82% of Sheridon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Weaver
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sheridon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheridon 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Sheridon. 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 312 military records available for the last name Sheridon. For the veterans among your Sheridon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheridon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sheridon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheridon in 1969 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

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