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Sherriffe Family History

Sherriffe 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: Sherriff, Sheriff, Herridge, Sherrin, Herriage, Sherrill, Sherritt

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Where is the Sherriffe family from?

You can see how Sherriffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherriffe family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Sherriffe families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 4 Sherriffe families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherriffe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sherriffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherriffe 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 182 census records available for the last name Sherriffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherriffe 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sherriffe. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sherriffe. For the veterans among your Sherriffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherriffe lifespan?

Average Sherriffe life expectancy in 1992 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherriffe 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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