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Sherba Family History

Sherba Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Szczerba.

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


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Where is the Sherba family from?

You can see how Sherba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sherba family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherba's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sherba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherba 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 Sherba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherba. 75% of Sherba men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sherba women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherba were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Bucker
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Sherba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Sherba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherba 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sherba. 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 310 military records available for the last name Sherba. For the veterans among your Sherba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherba lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sherba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sherba in 1950 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherba 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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