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Sharaffa Family History

Sharaffa 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, Karaffa, Shariff, Sharff, Shroff, Raffa, Sheaff, Scarff

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Where is the Sharaffa family from?

You can see how Sharaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharaffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sharaffa family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharaffa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sharaffa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharaffa 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 14 census records available for the last name Sharaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharaffa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sharaffa. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sharaffa. For the veterans among your Sharaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharaffa lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Sharaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sharaffa in 1988 was 66, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharaffa 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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