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Sherbit Family History

Sherbit 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: Herbst, Sherrin, Sherwin, Serbin, Sherlin, Sherbert, Herbig, Sherba

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Where is the Sherbit family from?

You can see how Sherbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sherbit family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sherbit's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Sherbit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbit 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 125 census records available for the last name Sherbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sherbit. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sherbit. For the veterans among your Sherbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbit lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Sherbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sherbit in 1950 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherbit 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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