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Shervell Family History

Shervell Surname Meaning

see Sherfield.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Shervell family from?

You can see how Shervell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shervell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shervell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shervell families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shervell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shervell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shervell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shervell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shervell. 100% of Shervell 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 507 census records available for the last name Shervell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shervell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Shervell. 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 98 military records available for the last name Shervell. For the veterans among your Shervell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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