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Sharbaugh Family History

Sharbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scharbach or Schorbach, a habitational name from a place so named.

It originates from Middle High German schor meaning ‘dirt’.

The word bach translates to ‘creek’.

This suggests a geographical feature likely relating to a dirty or muddy creek.

Overall, it reflects a connection to the natural landscape of the area.

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


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Where is the Sharbaugh family from?

You can see how Sharbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 48 Sharbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sharbaugh families in 1880.
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What did your Sharbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharbaugh. 27% of Sharbaugh men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Sharbaugh women worked as an Office Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Sharbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Sharbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharbaugh 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sharbaugh. 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 242 military records available for the last name Sharbaugh. For the veterans among your Sharbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharbaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sharbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sharbaugh in 1964 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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