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Shairp Family History

Shairp Surname Meaning

see Sharp.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Shairp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shairp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shairp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Shairp families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Shairp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shairp families in 1891.
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There are 797 census records available for the last name Shairp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shairp 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Shairp. 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 122 military records available for the last name Shairp. For the veterans among your Shairp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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