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Sheret Family History

Sheret Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Sherrard though the lack of medieval bearers makes this slightly uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sheret family from?

You can see how Sheret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheret families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Sheret families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sheret's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheret families in 1891.
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What did your Sheret ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheret. 82% of Sheret 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
    82%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheret 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Sheret. 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 192 military records available for the last name Sheret. For the veterans among your Sheret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheret lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sheret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sheret in 1968 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheret 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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