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Sherard Family History

Sherard Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Kent): variant of Sherrard.

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


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Where is the Sherard family from?

You can see how Sherard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Sherard families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sherard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherard families in 1891.
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What did your Sherard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salesman (sub) Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherard. 100% of Sherard men worked as a Salesman (sub) Clerk and 65% of Sherard 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

  • Salesman (sub) Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Paid Domestic Help
    15%

What Sherard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sherard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherard 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Sherard. 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 Sherard. For the veterans among your Sherard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherard lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sherard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sherard in 1946 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherard 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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