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Sherrils Family History

Sherrils 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: Sherrill, Sherriff, Sherrin, Sherrell, Sheils, Sherritt, Sherrick

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Where is the Sherrils family from?

You can see how Sherrils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrils family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sherrils family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherrils's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sherrils families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Sherrils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrils 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sherrils. 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 Sherrils. For the veterans among your Sherrils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrils lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sherrils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sherrils in 1956 was 39, and 30 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrils 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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