The Sherwin Family
Notes about the Sherwin surname
The Shearwin or Sherwin branch on my family tree comes from Yorkshire. The name may have originated from the Anglo-Saxon word “schere” means “to cut through” and “wind”. Before emigration, the family spelled the name Shearwin. After their arrival in Canada, the name became Sherwin.
Surname distribution
Sherwin surname distribution in UK 1881. The name is concentrated in Derbyshire.
Important branches on my tree
- Richard She(a)rwin and Elizabeth Wright. This family emigrated to Canada around 1855.
Sherwin on Twigged
- List of individuals with surname Sherwin
- Sherwin photo album on Twigged
- Blog posts on the Sherwin family