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Sharb Family History

Sharb 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: Harb, Sharp, Shorb, Shark, Sharf, Shaub, Sharr, Share, Hare, Shan

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Where is the Sharb family from?

You can see how Sharb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharb families were found in USA in 1880. There were 6 Sharb families living in Bute, which was the highest population of Sharb families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Sharb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharb. 60% of Sharb men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Sharb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Sharb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharb 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sharb. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sharb. For the veterans among your Sharb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharb lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sharb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sharb in 1969 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharb 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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