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Sherf Family History

Sherf Name 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: Scherf, Sheff, Shera, Shere, Sharf, Shern, Shero, Sher, Sherk, Sherfy

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Where is the Sherf family from?

You can see how Sherf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sherf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sherf families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sherf's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sherf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherf. 24% of Sherf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sherf women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Sales Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sherf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherf 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sherf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Sherf. For the veterans among your Sherf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sherf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sherf in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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