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Sharo Family History

Sharo 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: Shao, Sharp, Haro, Charo, Shark, Sharf, Shero, Shiro, Sharon, Sharr

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Where is the Sharo family from?

You can see how Sharo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sharo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Sharo families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sharo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sharo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharo 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 Sharo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharo. 100% of Sharo 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Sharo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharo 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Sharo. 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 182 military records available for the last name Sharo. For the veterans among your Sharo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sharo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sharo in 1957 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharo 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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