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Sheerman Family History

Sheerman Surname Meaning

see Sharman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sheerman family from?

You can see how Sheerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheerman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Sheerman families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sheerman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sheerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sheerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheerman. 100% of Sheerman men worked as a Carpenter and 85% of Sheerman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

What Sheerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheerman 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Sheerman. 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 220 military records available for the last name Sheerman. For the veterans among your Sheerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheerman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sheerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sheerman in 1971 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheerman 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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