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Sharar Family History

Sharar Surname Meaning

Variant of Sharer or Sharrer. Muslim (mainly Bangladesh and Afghanistan also Jordan): from the Arabic personal name Sharar or Sharār from the plural form of sharara(h) ‘spark’.

(see Charara).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sharar family from?

You can see how Sharar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sharar families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharar's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sharar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharar 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 Sharar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharar. 40% of Sharar men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Sharar women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharar were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Factory Worker
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sharar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharar 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sharar. 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 461 military records available for the last name Sharar. For the veterans among your Sharar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sharar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sharar in 1956 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharar 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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