This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sherby family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sherby Family History

Sherby 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: Sherry, Shelby, Sherfy, Sherba, Shetty, Sheehy, Seery, Shenoy, Sorby

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sherby family from?

You can see how Sherby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Sherby families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sherby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sherby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sherby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherby. 27% of Sherby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sherby women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Sherby | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Line And Trench Division
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sherby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sherby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sherby

Passenger Lists

There are 307 immigration records available for the last name Sherby. 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.

View all Sherby immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 227 military records available for the last name Sherby. For the veterans among your Sherby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sherby military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sherby family history

Discover More

What is the average Sherby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sherby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sherby in 1965 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherby 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sherby family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial