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Sherbert Family History

Sherbert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chabot and German Scherbarth.

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


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Where is the Sherbert family from?

You can see how Sherbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Sherbert families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sherbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbert 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 Sherbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sherbert. 100% of Sherbert 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sherbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbert 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Sherbert. 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 792 military records available for the last name Sherbert. For the veterans among your Sherbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sherbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sherbert in 1956 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbert 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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