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Sherlitz Family History

Sherlitz 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: Goerlitz, Gerlitz, Sherlin, Sherritt, Shellito, Sherling, Hertz

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Where is the Sherlitz family from?

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

What did your Sherlitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Sherlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherlitz 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 Sherlitz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sherlitz. For the veterans among your Sherlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherlitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sherlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sherlitz in 1965 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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