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Sharrai Family History

Sharrai 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: Sharrar, Sharrah, Sharaf, Sharrow, Sharma, Sharifi, Shafran, Sarraf

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Where is the Sharrai family from?

You can see how Sharrai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharrai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharrai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sharrai families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharrai's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sharrai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharrai 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 Sharrai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharrai. 67% of Sharrai men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sharrai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Sharrai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharrai 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sharrai. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sharrai. For the veterans among your Sharrai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharrai lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sharrai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sharrai in 1967 was 73, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharrai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharrai 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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