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Sherrod Family History

Sherrod Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schererz a rare surname of unexplained etymology.

English: variant of Sherrard This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sherrod family from?

You can see how Sherrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sherrod families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sherrod's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sherrod families in 1891.
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What did your Sherrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sherrod. 100% of Sherrod 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Sherrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrod 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Sherrod. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sherrod. For the veterans among your Sherrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrod lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sherrod in 1945 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrod 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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