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Sherliker Family History

Sherliker Surname Meaning

From the lost place-name Shurlacres in Halsall (Lancs) which is recorded as Shirwallacres in 1476. The place-name appears to derive from Old English scīr ‘clear’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

Additionally, it includes æceres, the plural of æcer, which means ‘plot of arable or cultivated land’.

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


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Where is the Sherliker family from?

You can see how Sherliker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherliker family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Sherliker families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherliker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sherliker families in 1891.
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What did your Sherliker 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 Sherliker. 100% of Sherliker men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Sherliker 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Cotton Spinner
    9%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Sherliker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherliker 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sherliker. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sherliker. For the veterans among your Sherliker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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