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Sherek Family History

Sherek 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: Cherek, Herek, Shere, Sherer, Sherk, Sheek, Sharek, Sheren, Shore

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Where is the Sherek family from?

You can see how Sherek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sherek families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sherek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sherek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherek 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 Sherek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherek. 46% of Sherek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Labor
    28%

What Sherek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Sherek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherek 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sherek. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sherek. For the veterans among your Sherek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sherek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sherek in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherek 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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