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Sharai Family History

Sharai 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: Sharaf, Sharar, Shirai, Sarah, Sakai, Saari, Sari, Hari, Sharp

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Where is the Sharai family from?

You can see how Sharai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Sharai families living in Michigan. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sharai's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sharai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharai 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 174 census records available for the last name Sharai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharai 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sharai. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sharai. For the veterans among your Sharai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharai lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2001, in the United States, Sharai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sharai in 1943 was 28, and 34 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharai 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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