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Sherkey Family History

Sherkey 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: Sherley, Sharkey, Shorkey, Sherfey, Shirkey, Berkey, Sherry, Sterken

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Where is the Sherkey family from?

You can see how Sherkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherkey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherkey families were found in USA in 1880. There were 10 Sherkey families living in Renfrewshire, which was the highest population of Sherkey families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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What did your Sherkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherkey. 24% of Sherkey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sherkey women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sherkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Sherkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherkey 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sherkey. 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 100 military records available for the last name Sherkey. For the veterans among your Sherkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sherkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sherkey in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherkey 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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