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Sherty Family History

Sherty 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: Shetty, Sherry, Shorty, Sherfy, Hertz, Sheehy, Harty, Seery, Shenoy

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Where is the Sherty family from?

You can see how Sherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherty families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Sherty families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherty's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sherty families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Sherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherty 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sherty. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sherty. For the veterans among your Sherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherty 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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