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Sherrouse Family History

Sherrouse Surname Meaning

Variant of Shearouse a surname of Austrian German origin.

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


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Where is the Sherrouse family from?

You can see how Sherrouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrouse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sherrouse families living in Louisiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sherrouse's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sherrouse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrouse 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 Sherrouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherrouse. 50% of Sherrouse men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Rig Builder
    17%

What Sherrouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Sherrouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrouse 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sherrouse. 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 Sherrouse. For the veterans among your Sherrouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrouse lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sherrouse in 1946 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherrouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherrouse 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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