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Sherbahn Family History

Sherbahn 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, Serban, Sherba, Sherburn, Sherbon, Sherburne, Cherian

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Where is the Sherbahn family from?

You can see how Sherbahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherbahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sherbahn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Sherbahn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sherbahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherbahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherbahn. 100% of Sherbahn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sherbahn women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sherbahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Sherbahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbahn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sherbahn. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sherbahn. For the veterans among your Sherbahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbahn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sherbahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sherbahn in 1965 was 85, and 47 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbahn 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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