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Sherlin Family History

Sherlin Name Meaning

Possibly of Irish or English origin; unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Sherling, Shevlin, Sherwin, Sherin, Sherrin, Helin, Herlan, Sherley

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Where is the Sherlin family from?

You can see how Sherlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Sherlin families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherlin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sherlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherlin 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 Sherlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherlin. 24% of Sherlin men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sherlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherlin were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherlin 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Sherlin. 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 600 military records available for the last name Sherlin. For the veterans among your Sherlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherlin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sherlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sherlin in 1944 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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