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Sherwold Family History

Sherwold 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: Sherwood, Herold, Isherwood, Herbold, Sherod, Sherrod, Herrold, Herod

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Where is the Sherwold family from?

You can see how Sherwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherwold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sherwold families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherwold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sherwold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherwold 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 Sherwold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherwold. 100% of Sherwold 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 Sherwold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Sherwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherwold 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sherwold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sherwold. For the veterans among your Sherwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherwold lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Sherwold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sherwold in 1978 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherwold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherwold 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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