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Sherrie Family History

Sherrie 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: Sherrin, Herre, Sherry, Sherriff, Serie, Herrin, Shere, Herrig

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Where is the Sherrie family from?

You can see how Sherrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sherrie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherrie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sherrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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What did your Sherrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherrie. 67% of Sherrie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sherrie women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherrie were Porter and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Porter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Sherrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Sherrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrie 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Sherrie. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sherrie. For the veterans among your Sherrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sherrie in 1959 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrie 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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