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Sharas Family History

Sharas 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, Sharar, Sharps, Karas, Maras, Sarah, Haas, Salas, Havas

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Where is the Sharas family from?

You can see how Sharas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Sharas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Sharas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sharas families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharas 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 Sharas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharas. 100% of Sharas women worked as a Sewing.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Sharas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sharas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sharas. For the veterans among your Sharas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sharas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sharas in 1967 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharas 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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