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Sherre Family History

Sherre 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: Herre, Sherry, Shere, Sherrer, Sherr, Serra, Shore, Herren, Herr

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Where is the Sherre family from?

You can see how Sherre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sherre family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherre's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sherre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherre. 100% of Sherre men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Sherre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherre 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sherre. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sherre. For the veterans among your Sherre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Sherre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sherre in 1966 was 79, and 72 in 1998.

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