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Sharbe Family History

Sharbe 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: Sharber, Sharpe, Share, Hare, Harben, Harle, Harb, Shore, Barbe

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Where is the Sharbe family from?

You can see how Sharbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharbe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sharbe families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharbe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sharbe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharbe 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 64 census records available for the last name Sharbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharbe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sharbe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sharbe. For the veterans among your Sharbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharbe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Sharbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sharbe in 1968 was 65, and 60 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharbe 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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