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Sharrar Family History

Sharrar Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Sharrer . Compare Sharar

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sharar, Sharrer, Sharrah, Sharrow, Sharrard, Sharer, Shirar, Sharratt

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Where is the Sharrar family from?

You can see how Sharrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharrar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharrar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sharrar families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sharrar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sharrar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharrar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharrar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharrar. 100% of Sharrar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharrar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Sharrar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 407 military records available for the last name Sharrar. For the veterans among your Sharrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharrar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sharrar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sharrar in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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