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Sherville Family History

Sherville 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: Somerville, Verville, Harville, Sherrill, Seville, Deville, Sevilla

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Where is the Sherville family from?

You can see how Sherville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherville family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sherville families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there were 5 Sherville families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherville's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sherville families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherville. 25% of Sherville men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sherville women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Warper
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sherville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherville 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sherville. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sherville. For the veterans among your Sherville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherville lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sherville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sherville in 1969 was 69, and 67 in 2002.

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