This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sharko family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sharko Family History

Sharko 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: Shark, Shao, Chacko, Sharp, Sharaf, Harke, Hark, Stark, Haro, Sarka

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sharko family from?

You can see how Sharko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharko family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sharko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sharko families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sharko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sharko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sharko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharko. 39% of Sharko men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sharko women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharko were New Worker and Operator.

View Census Data for Sharko | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Helper Open Hearth
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Sharko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sharko

Passenger Lists

There are 273 immigration records available for the last name Sharko. 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.

View all Sharko immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Sharko. For the veterans among your Sharko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sharko military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sharko family history

Discover More

What is the average Sharko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sharko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sharko in 1964 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharko 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sharko family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial