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Sheriffe Family History

Sheriffe 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: Sheriff, Sherriff, Shariff, Shroff, Sheaff, Sheff, Sharif, Sheline

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Where is the Sheriffe family from?

You can see how Sheriffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheriffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sheriffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sheriffe families living in Warwickshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sheriffe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sheriffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheriffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Sheriffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheriffe 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sheriffe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sheriffe. For the veterans among your Sheriffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheriffe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Sheriffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sheriffe in 1976 was 67, and 64 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheriffe 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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