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Sheraff Family History

Sheraff 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: Sheaff, Sheriff, Shroff, Sharaf, Sheff, Sherriff, Shera, Sielaff

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Where is the Sheraff family from?

You can see how Sheraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheraff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheraff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheraff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sheraff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheraff 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 42 census records available for the last name Sheraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheraff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sheraff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sheraff. For the veterans among your Sheraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheraff lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Sheraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sheraff in 1984 was 95, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheraff 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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