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Shernick Family History

Shernick 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: Chernick, Sherick, Sherrick, Herrick, Shinnick, Bernick, Senick

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Where is the Shernick family from?

You can see how Shernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shernick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shernick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shernick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shernick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shernick 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 114 census records available for the last name Shernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shernick 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shernick. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shernick. For the veterans among your Shernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shernick lifespan?

Average Shernick life expectancy in 1988 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shernick 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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