Origins of the Sherridan surname
About the Sherridans
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Interesting facts about Sherridan
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sherridan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Sherridan first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Sherridans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sherridans in 1921
Charwoman
7
Cotton Weaver
5
Millworker
4
Bonnet Maker
3
Cotton Card Room
3
Common male occupations for Sherridans in 1921
Coal Miner
10
General Labourer
10
Hawker
8
Shoemaker
8
Tailor
7
