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Sharpan Family History

Sharpan 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: Sharman, Harman, Sharp, Sherman, Sharaf, Shahan, Shaban, Sharma

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Where is the Sharpan family from?

You can see how Sharpan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharpan families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Sharpan family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharpan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sharpan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpan 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 Sharpan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharpan. 100% of Sharpan men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Sharpan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sharpan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sharpan. For the veterans among your Sharpan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sharpan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sharpan in 1965 was 57, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharpan 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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