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Sher Family History

Sher Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Shear.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Scher.

Chinese: variant of She.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 石 see Shi.

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


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Where is the Sher family from?

You can see how Sher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Sher families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sher 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 Sher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sher. 50% of Sher men worked as a Hairdresser and 90% of Sher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sher were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Hairdresser
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Sher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Sher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sher 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Sher. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Sher. For the veterans among your Sher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sher lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sher in 1944 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sher 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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