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Sheerin Family History

Sheerin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shearin.

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


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Where is the Sheerin family from?

You can see how Sheerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheerin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheerin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Sheerin families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sheerin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sheerin families in 1891.
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What did your Sheerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheerin. 34% of Sheerin men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Sheerin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheerin were Joiner and Office Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Labourer Brick Yard
    23%
  • Joiner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • District Nurse
    7%
  • Office Cleaner
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sheerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheerin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sheerin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheerin. For the veterans among your Sheerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheerin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sheerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sheerin in 1947 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheerin 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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