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Sherrey Family History

Sherrey 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: Sherry, Sherley, Sherrer, Sherfey, Herre, Herren, Shearer, Serres

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Where is the Sherrey family from?

You can see how Sherrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sherrey families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sherrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sherrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sherrey. 78% of Sherrey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

What Sherrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Sherrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrey 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Sherrey. 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 90 military records available for the last name Sherrey. For the veterans among your Sherrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrey lifespan?

Average Sherrey life expectancy in 1964 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrey 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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