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Sherran Family History

Sherran Surname Meaning

see Sherrin.

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


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Where is the Sherran family from?

You can see how Sherran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sherran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sherran families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sherran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherran 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 Sherran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sherran. 84% of Sherran 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
    84%
  • Cook
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sherran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherran 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Sherran. 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 185 military records available for the last name Sherran. For the veterans among your Sherran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Sherran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sherran in 1962 was 88, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherran 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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