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Sherbern Family History

Sherbern 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: Sherbert, Sherburn, Herbert, Sherburne, Sperber, Scherber, Sperberg

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Where is the Sherbern family from?

You can see how Sherbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sherbern families living in Nebraska. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sherbern's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sherbern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbern 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 120 census records available for the last name Sherbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbern 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sherbern. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sherbern. For the veterans among your Sherbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbern lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Sherbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sherbern in 1975 was 61, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbern 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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