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Sheroky Family History

Sheroky 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: Shenoy, Sherry, Siroky, Sherley, Sherod, Shero, Sherk, Sheron, Seroka

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Where is the Sheroky family from?

You can see how Sheroky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheroky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheroky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sheroky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheroky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sheroky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheroky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheroky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Sheroky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheroky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sheroky. 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 82 military records available for the last name Sheroky. For the veterans among your Sheroky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheroky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Sheroky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheroky in 1968 was 74, and 83 in 1999.

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