Origins of the Sherr surname
About the Sherrs
We have a total of 337 records for people with the last name Sherr.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Sherrs.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Sherr family's history
Interesting facts about Sherr
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sherr surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
What are the most common Sherr first names?
Harry
Joseph
Mary
Sarah
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Sherrs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sherrs in 1921
Shirt Maker
2
Button Hole Hand
1
Cap Maker (Cloth)
1
Cook Domestic Servant
1
General Servant
1
Common male occupations for Sherrs in 1921
Shipping And Receiving Clerks
6
Sales Clerks
5
Clerks In Trade
2
Jewelers
2
Leather Merchant
2
