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Sherdan Family History

Sherdan 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: Sherman, Sheridan, Sheldon, Herdman, Cherian, Herman, Shean, Herran

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Where is the Sherdan family from?

You can see how Sherdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sherdan families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sherdan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sherdan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherdan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sherdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sherdan. 39% of Sherdan men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sherdan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sherdan were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sherdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherdan 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Sherdan. 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 225 military records available for the last name Sherdan. For the veterans among your Sherdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherdan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sherdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sherdan in 1966 was 21, and 89 in 2002.

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