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Sherberg Family History

Sherberg 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: Sperberg, Herberg, Sherbert, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Herbert

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Where is the Sherberg family from?

You can see how Sherberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherberg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sherberg family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sherberg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherberg 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 261 census records available for the last name Sherberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherberg 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sherberg. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sherberg. For the veterans among your Sherberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sherberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sherberg in 1968 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherberg 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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