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Sherr Family History

Sherr Name Meaning

English: variant of Shear .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sher, Shere, Sheer, Sherer, Sherk, Shera, Shead, Starr, Shorr, Sterr

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Where is the Sherr family from?

You can see how Sherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Sherr families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sherr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sherr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherr 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 Sherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Raincoat Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherr. 50% of Sherr men worked as a Raincoat Machinist and 100% of Sherr 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Raincoat Machinist
    50%
  • Tailor (master)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Sherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherr 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Sherr. 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 572 military records available for the last name Sherr. For the veterans among your Sherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherr lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sherr in 1944 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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