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Sharby Family History

Sharby 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: Sparby, Sharry, Darby, Saxby, Harb, Harty, Hardy, Harry, Carby, Sharp

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Where is the Sharby family from?

You can see how Sharby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sharby families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Sharby families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sharby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sharby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharby 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 Sharby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharby. 100% of Sharby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Sharby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharby 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sharby. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sharby. For the veterans among your Sharby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Sharby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sharby in 1970 was 63, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharby 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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