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Sherlley Family History

Sherlley 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: Shelley, Sherley, Shirley, Selley, Shepley, Sharpley, Herley, Shetley

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Where is the Sherlley family from?

You can see how Sherlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherlley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sherlley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sherlley families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherlley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Sherlley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherlley 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 35 census records available for the last name Sherlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherlley 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 Sherlley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sherlley. For the veterans among your Sherlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherlley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherlley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherlley

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