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Sherrifs Family History

Sherrifs 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: Sherriff, Sherrin, Sherrill, Sheriff, Sherritt, Sherrick, Herrick

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Where is the Sherrifs family from?

You can see how Sherrifs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrifs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sherrifs families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Sherrifs families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherrifs's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sherrifs families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrifs 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
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Sherrifs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrifs 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sherrifs. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sherrifs. For the veterans among your Sherrifs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrifs lifespan?

Average Sherrifs life expectancy in 1984 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrifs 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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