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Sherley Family History

Sherley Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Shirley.

Americanized form of Norwegian Sjøli or Sjølie: habitational name from a farmstead named with sjø ‘sea lake’ + li ‘hillside’.

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


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Where is the Sherley family from?

You can see how Sherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 90 Sherley families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sherley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherley families in 1891.
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What did your Sherley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherley. 25% of Sherley men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Sherley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherley were Carpenter and Retired.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Shop Assistant Grocery off
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Sherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sherley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sherley. For the veterans among your Sherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherley lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sherley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sherley in 1947 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherley 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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