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Sharken Family History

Sharken 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: Sharkey, Harken, Harben, Harden, Haren, Harker, Harke, Marken, Harten

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Where is the Sharken family from?

You can see how Sharken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sharken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Sharken family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharken's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sharken families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharken 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 94 census records available for the last name Sharken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharken 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sharken. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sharken. For the veterans among your Sharken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sharken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sharken in 1972 was 67, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharken 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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