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Sherit Family History

Sherit Surname Meaning

see Sheret.

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


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Where is the Sherit family from?

You can see how Sherit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Sherit families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Sherit family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sherit's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Sherit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherit 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 Sherit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherit. 100% of Sherit men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

What Sherit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Sherit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherit 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sherit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sherit. For the veterans among your Sherit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherit lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Sherit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sherit in 1971 was 79, and 83 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherit 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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