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Sherrit Family History

Sherrit Surname Meaning

see Sheret.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sherrit family from?

You can see how Sherrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sherrit family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherrit's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sherrit families in 1891.
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What did your Sherrit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sherrit. 100% of Sherrit women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sherrit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Sherrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrit 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Sherrit. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sherrit. For the veterans among your Sherrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Sherrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sherrit in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrit 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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