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Sherrin Family History

Sherrin Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Sherwin with assimilatory loss of -w-.

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


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Where is the Sherrin family from?

You can see how Sherrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Sherrin families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Sherrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrin 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 Sherrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherrin. 18% of Sherrin men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 75% of Sherrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherrin were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Retired.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    18%
  • Road Sweeper
    12%
  • Artist
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Retired
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sherrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrin 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Sherrin. 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 832 military records available for the last name Sherrin. For the veterans among your Sherrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sherrin in 1957 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrin 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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