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Sharpness Family History

Sharpness 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: Sharpless, Harkness, Harness, Sharples, Hartness, Garness, Sandness

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Where is the Sharpness family from?

You can see how Sharpness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sharpness family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharpness's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sharpness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Sharpness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpness 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sharpness. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sharpness. For the veterans among your Sharpness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpness lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Sharpness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sharpness in 1990 was 71, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharpness 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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