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Shersby Family History

Shersby Surname Meaning

see Shearsby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Shersby family from?

You can see how Shersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shersby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shersby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Shersby families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shersby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Shersby families in 1891.
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What did your Shersby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shersby. 92% of Shersby 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shersby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shersby 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Shersby. 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 66 military records available for the last name Shersby. For the veterans among your Shersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shersby

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