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Sherock Family History

Sherock 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: Sherlock, Sherick, Shrock, Shedlock, Schrock, Shock, Shryock, Sprock

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Where is the Sherock family from?

You can see how Sherock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sherock family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sherock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherock 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 Sherock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherock. 50% of Sherock men worked as a Knitter and 50% of Sherock women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherock were Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sherock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Sherock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherock 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sherock. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sherock. For the veterans among your Sherock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sherock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sherock in 1965 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherock 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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