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Sherra Family History

Sherra 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: Serra, Sherry, Shera, Sierra, Sferra, Sherba, Sherr, Guerra, Herre

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Where is the Sherra family from?

You can see how Sherra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherra families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Sherra families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherra's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sherra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherra 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 492 census records available for the last name Sherra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherra 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Sherra. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sherra. For the veterans among your Sherra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Sherra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sherra in 1971 was 90, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherra 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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