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Sharman Family History

Sharman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sherman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sharman family from?

You can see how Sharman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 611 Sharman families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Sharman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sharman families in 1891.
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What did your Sharman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sharman. 10% of Sharman men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Sharman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharman were Lorry Driver and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%
  • Gardener
    3%
  • Lorry Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 91,000 census records available for the last name Sharman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharman 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Sharman. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Sharman. For the veterans among your Sharman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sharman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sharman in 1951 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharman 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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