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Sherwen Family History

Sherwen Name Meaning

see Sherwin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sherwin, Sheren, Herren, Sherman, Sterken, Sieren, Sherrin, Shedden

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Where is the Sherwen family from?

You can see how Sherwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherwen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Sherwen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Sherwen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherwen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sherwen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherwen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherwen. 34% of Sherwen men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Sherwen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherwen were Clerk In Holy Orders and Unpaid Household Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    34%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Private School Master
    23%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sherwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherwen 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Sherwen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sherwen. For the veterans among your Sherwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherwen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Sherwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sherwen in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 1999.

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