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Sherbin Family History

Sherbin 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: Sherrin, Sherwin, Serbin, Sherlin, Herbin, Sherbon, Sherin, Serlin

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Where is the Sherbin family from?

You can see how Sherbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sherbin family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sherbin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sherbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbin 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 Sherbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherbin. 25% of Sherbin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sherbin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Lawyer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sherbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Sherbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sherbin. 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 142 military records available for the last name Sherbin. For the veterans among your Sherbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sherbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sherbin in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbin 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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