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Sharaff Family History

Sharaff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sharaf, Shariff, Sharff, Shroff, Sheaff, Scarff, Sharif, Wharff

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Where is the Sharaff family from?

You can see how Sharaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sharaff families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharaff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sharaff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Sharaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharaff 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sharaff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sharaff. For the veterans among your Sharaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharaff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Sharaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sharaff in 1973 was 92, and 43 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharaff 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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