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Shar Family History

Shar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schar or Scharr.

Muslim (Pakistan): probably a variant of al-Shāʿir from Arabic shāʿir ‘poet’.

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


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Where is the Shar family from?

You can see how Shar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Shar families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shar families in 1891.
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What did your Shar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pedlar (drapery) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shar. 100% of Shar men worked as a Pedlar (drapery) and 100% of Shar 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pedlar (drapery)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shar 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Shar. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shar. For the veterans among your Shar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shar in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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