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Sherif Family History

Sherif Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Sharif.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sherif family from?

You can see how Sherif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherif family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sherif family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sherif's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Sherif families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherif 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 Sherif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherif. 100% of Sherif men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Sherif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherif 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Sherif. 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 306 military records available for the last name Sherif. For the veterans among your Sherif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherif lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Sherif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sherif in 1952 was 27, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherif 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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