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Sharpstein Family History

Sharpstein 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: Sharpsteen, Hartstein, Hornstein, Sharpton, Arnstein, Herstein

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Where is the Sharpstein family from?

You can see how Sharpstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpstein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharpstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sharpstein families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sharpstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sharpstein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpstein 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 Sharpstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharpstein. 100% of Sharpstein 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%

What Sharpstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Sharpstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpstein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sharpstein. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sharpstein. For the veterans among your Sharpstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sharpstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sharpstein in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharpstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharpstein 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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