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Sherrock Family History

Sherrock Name Meaning

see Shorrock .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Sherlock, Sharrock, Sherrick, Shorrock, Herrick, Shedlock, Shryock

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Where is the Sherrock family from?

You can see how Sherrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Sherrock families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sherrock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sherrock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sherrock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sherrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sherrock. 100% of Sherrock men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Sherrock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sherrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherrock 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Sherrock. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Sherrock. For the veterans among your Sherrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherrock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sherrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sherrock in 1953 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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