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Sharak Family History

Sharak 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, Shark, Sharar, Shaak, Sharek, Barak, Sarah, Sharp, Hark

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Where is the Sharak family from?

You can see how Sharak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sharak family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharak's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sharak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sharak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharak. 56% of Sharak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sharak women worked as a House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Sausage Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Sharak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Sharak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sharak. 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 151 military records available for the last name Sharak. For the veterans among your Sharak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Sharak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sharak in 1953 was 47, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharak 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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