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Sherak Family History

Sherak 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: Shera, Sherk, Sera, Sherman, Sharaf, Shean, Sherry, Cherek, Herek

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Where is the Sherak family from?

You can see how Sherak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sherak families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sherak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sherak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherak. 100% of Sherak women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Sherak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherak 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sherak. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sherak. For the veterans among your Sherak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sherak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sherak in 1964 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

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