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Shereston Family History

Shereston 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: Harston, Preston, Hurston, Thurston, Christon, Shenton, Brereton

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Where is the Shereston family from?

You can see how Shereston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shereston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shereston families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Shereston's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shereston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shereston 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 Shereston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shereston. 100% of Shereston men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Shereston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shereston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Shereston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shereston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shereston. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shereston. For the veterans among your Shereston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shereston lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shereston

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