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Sherdon Family History

Sherdon 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: Sheldon, Smerdon, Sheron, Sherron, Sherbon, Heron, Seddon, Sherman

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Where is the Sherdon family from?

You can see how Sherdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sherdon families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sherdon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sherdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherdon 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 Sherdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sherdon. 100% of Sherdon 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Sherdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherdon 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Sherdon. 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 317 military records available for the last name Sherdon. For the veterans among your Sherdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherdon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sherdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sherdon in 1962 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherdon 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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