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Sherdian Family History

Sherdian Surname Meaning

metathesized form of Sheridan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Sherdian family from?

You can see how Sherdian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherdian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherdian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sherdian families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sherdian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sherdian families in 1891.
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What did your Sherdian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherdian. 37% of Sherdian men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Sherdian women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherdian were Soldier and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Porter
    8%
  • Soldier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Sherdian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sherdian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherdian 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Sherdian. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sherdian. For the veterans among your Sherdian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherdian lifespan?

Average Sherdian life expectancy in 1974 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherdian 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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