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Sherkow Family History

Sherkow 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: Sherrow, Sharrow, Sharlow, Sherod, Shero, Chernow, Sherrod, Berkow

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Where is the Sherkow family from?

You can see how Sherkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sherkow family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherkow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sherkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherkow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sherkow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Sherkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherkow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sherkow. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sherkow. For the veterans among your Sherkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherkow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sherkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sherkow in 1973 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

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