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Sherberger Family History

Sherberger 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: Herberger, Shenberger, Heuberger, Seeberger, Hemberger, Sternberger

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Where is the Sherberger family from?

You can see how Sherberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sherberger families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sherberger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sherberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sherberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherberger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sherberger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sherberger. For the veterans among your Sherberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherberger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sherberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sherberger in 1969 was 55, and 87 in 2003.

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