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Sherrell Family History

Sherrell Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Sherrill.

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


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Where is the Sherrell family from?

You can see how Sherrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Sherrell families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sherrell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sherrell families in 1891.
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What did your Sherrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherrell. 35% of Sherrell men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Sherrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherrell were Decorator Etc and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Dairy Farmer
    15%
  • Insurance Agent
    10%
  • Decorator Etc
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sherrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrell 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Sherrell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sherrell. For the veterans among your Sherrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sherrell in 1949 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrell 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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