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Sherrer Family History

Sherrer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Scherer .

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


Similar surnames: Shermer, Scherrer, Sheerer, Sharrer, Shecter, Schearer, Sharber

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Where is the Sherrer family from?

You can see how Sherrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Sherrer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sherrer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sherrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherrer. 19% of Sherrer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sherrer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherrer were Farming and Housework. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sherrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrer 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Sherrer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sherrer. For the veterans among your Sherrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sherrer in 1944 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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