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Sherwan Family History

Sherwan 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: Sherman, Sherwin, Cherian, Herman, Shean, Herran, Sheehan, Sherrin

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Where is the Sherwan family from?

You can see how Sherwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sherwan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sherwan families living in Cumberland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sherwan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Sherwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherwan 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 161 census records available for the last name Sherwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherwan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sherwan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sherwan. For the veterans among your Sherwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherwan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Sherwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sherwan in 1983 was 88, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherwan 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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