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Sherbeyn Family History

Sherbeyn 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: Sherley, Sherbert, Sherfey, Sherburn, Sherbon, Sheren, Harben

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Where is the Sherbeyn family from?

You can see how Sherbeyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherbeyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sherbeyn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sherbeyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sherbeyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherbeyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherbeyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sherbeyn. 100% of Sherbeyn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sherbeyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherbeyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sherbeyn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sherbeyn. For the veterans among your Sherbeyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherbeyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sherbeyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sherbeyn in 1967 was 63, and 96 in 2001.

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