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Sherkliff Family History

Sherkliff 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: Sherriff, Shircliff, Sheriff, Shurtliff, Swerdloff, Sherlin

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Where is the Sherkliff family from?

You can see how Sherkliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherkliff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sherkliff family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherkliff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sherkliff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherkliff 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 30 census records available for the last name Sherkliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherkliff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sherkliff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sherkliff. For the veterans among your Sherkliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherkliff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sherkliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sherkliff in 1965 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherkliff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherkliff 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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