Origins of the Sherer surname
About the Sherers
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Interesting facts about Sherer
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sherer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Sherer first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Sherers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sherers in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Living On Own Means
5
Playing-Card Maker
5
F S
4
Annuitant
3
Common male occupations for Sherers in 1921
Farm Hands
10
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
10
Clerks
6
Playing-Card Maker
6
Maltster
5
