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Sherlie Family History

Sherlie 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: Sherlin, Serlin, Sorlie, Sheline, Sherrin, Sterle, Helie, Serie

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Where is the Sherlie family from?

You can see how Sherlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherlie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sherlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sherlie families living in Indiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sherlie's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sherlie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherlie 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 Sherlie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Sherlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherlie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sherlie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sherlie. For the veterans among your Sherlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherlie lifespan?

Average Sherlie life expectancy in 1992 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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