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![Show Contents]() Sherri History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland
Many Irish surnames have a long, ancient Gaelic history behind them. The original Gaelic form of the name Sherri is Ó Sirideain, which means descendant of Siridean. Early Origins of the Sherri familyThe surname Sherri was first found in county Longford (Irish: An Longfort) traditionally known as Annaly or Teffia, and situated in the Irish Midlands, in Northwest Leinster. Early History of the Sherri familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sherri research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1635, 1669, 1682, 1687, 1691, 1711, 1738 and 1751 are included under the topic Early Sherri History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sherri Spelling VariationsNames written in official documents were generally spelt as they sounded, leading to the problem of one name being recorded under several different variations, creating the illusion in records of more than one person. Among the many spelling variations of the surname Sherri that are preserved in documents of the family history are Sheridan, O'Sheridan, Sheridon, Sheridin and others. Early Notables of the Sherri familyAnother 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sherri Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Sherri migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Sherri Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Miss Mary A. Sherri (Shines, Shinni), (b. 1839), aged 24, English laundress, from Middlesex travelling from London aboard the ship "Sebastopol" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st May 1863 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sherri (post 1700) | + |
- Sherri Steinhauer (b. 1962), American LGPA golfer, winner of the 1992 du Maurier Classic and 2006 Women's British Open
- Sherri Skanes, American treasure hunter, artist
- Sherri Lynn Stoner (b. 1965), American animation actress and writer, best known for her work on Tiny Toon Adventures and Animaniacs
- Sherri Martel (1958-2007), born Sherri Russell, an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by her ring names, Sherri Martel and Sensational Sherri
- Sherri Kay Coale (b. 1965), American head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team
- Sherri Schuler Lightner (b. 1950), American politician and community activist in San Diego, California
- Sherri Kay DuPree (b. 1983), American vocalist, guitarist and lyricist
- Sherri Baier, Canadian figure skater champion
- Sherri Lessinger, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1996 2
- Sherri Greenberg, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Texas State House of Representatives 48th District; Elected 1992, 1994; Elected unopposed 1996, 1998 3
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Cervus lacessitus Leo
Motto Translation: The stag at bay becomes a lion.
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Sherri migration to New Zealand 
