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Sherri Family History

Sherri 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: Sherry, Sherrin, Sherr, Serra, Herre, Herr, Cherry, Sherriff, Shera

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Where is the Sherri family from?

You can see how Sherri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sherri family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sherri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherri 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 210 census records available for the last name Sherri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherri 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sherri. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sherri. For the veterans among your Sherri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherri lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Sherri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sherri in 1987 was 87, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherri 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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