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Sharper Family History

Sharper Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sharper family from?

You can see how Sharper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Sharper families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sharper's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sharper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharper 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 Sharper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sharper. 50% of Sharper men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer and 92% of Sharper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharper were General Labourer and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sharper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharper 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Sharper. 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 819 military records available for the last name Sharper. For the veterans among your Sharper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Sharper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sharper in 1955 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharper 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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