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Sheran Family History

Sheran 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: Sherman, Shean, Shera, Sheeran, Shern, Sheron, Shehan, Sheren, Sherin

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Where is the Sheran family from?

You can see how Sheran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Sheran families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sheran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sheran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheran 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 Sheran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheran. 30% of Sheran men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sheran women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheran were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Caretaker
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Sheran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sheran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheran 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Sheran. 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 414 military records available for the last name Sheran. For the veterans among your Sheran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheran lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Sheran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sheran in 1944 was 40, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheran 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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