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Shershen Family History

Shershen 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: Hershey, Gershen, Sheren, Herren, Iversen, Sherman, Sterken, Gersten

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Where is the Shershen family from?

You can see how Shershen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shershen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shershen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shershen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shershen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shershen 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 Shershen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shershen. 100% of Shershen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shershen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Shershen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shershen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shershen. 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 124 military records available for the last name Shershen. For the veterans among your Shershen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shershen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shershen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shershen in 1963 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shershen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shershen 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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