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Shervy Family History

Shervy 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: Sherry, Sherfy, Shetty, Sheehy, Seery, Shenoy, Cherry, Shelby, Shealy

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Where is the Shervy family from?

You can see how Shervy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shervy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shervy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shervy family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shervy's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shervy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shervy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Shervy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shervy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shervy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shervy. For the veterans among your Shervy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shervy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Shervy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shervy in 1976 was 84, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shervy 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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