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Sharay Family History

Sharay 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, Sharry, Sarah, Harty, Hardy, Harry, Garay, Sharp

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Where is the Sharay family from?

You can see how Sharay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Sharay families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Sharay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sharay families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharay 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 Sharay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharay. 100% of Sharay men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sharay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Sharay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sharay. 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 Sharay. For the veterans among your Sharay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Sharay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sharay in 1971 was 49, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharay 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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