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Mcsherley Family History

Mcsherley 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: Mcsherry, Mcsorley, Sherley, Moberley, Atherley, Mcinerney, Chesley

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Where is the Mcsherley family from?

You can see how Mcsherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsherley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcsherley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Mcsherley families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsherley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mcsherley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsherley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcsherley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcsherley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mcsherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsherley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcsherley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcsherley. For the veterans among your Mcsherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsherley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Mcsherley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcsherley in 1972 was 53, and 82 in 2002.

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