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Sherley Name Meaning

Variant spelling of English Shirley. Americanized form of Norwegian Sjøli, Sjølie, a habitational name from a farmstead named with sjø ‘sea’, ‘lake’ + li ‘hillside’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Shurley, Shepley, Shelley, Selley, Shirley, Shatley, Shelby, Wheeley

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Sherley Family Origin

Where is the Sherley family from?

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    You can see how Sherley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherley families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Sherley families living in South Carolina. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sherley's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sherley families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Sherley Family Occupations

    What did your Sherley ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Sherley family was Farm Laborer. The most common Sherley occupation in the USA was Farmer. 51% of Sherley's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Sherley.

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    • Farmer

      51%

    • Farming

      8%

    • Laborer

      8%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

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

    Sherley Historical Records

    What Sherley family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Sherley. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sherley. For the veterans among your Sherley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Sherley Life Expectancy

    What is the average Sherley lifespan?

    Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sherley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sherley in 1947 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sherley

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sherley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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