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Sharbutt Family History

Sharbutt 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: Garbutt, Sharrett, Sharratt, Strutt, Garbett, Shutt, Hargett

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Where is the Sharbutt family from?

You can see how Sharbutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharbutt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharbutt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sharbutt families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharbutt's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Sharbutt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharbutt 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 342 census records available for the last name Sharbutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharbutt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sharbutt. 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 103 military records available for the last name Sharbutt. For the veterans among your Sharbutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharbutt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sharbutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sharbutt in 1946 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharbutt 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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