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Sharburn Family History

Sharburn 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: Shadburn, Sherburn, Sherburne, Thorburn, Chadburn, Shamburg, Sharber

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Where is the Sharburn family from?

You can see how Sharburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Sharburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Sharburn families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sharburn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sharburn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Sharburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharburn 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sharburn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sharburn. For the veterans among your Sharburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharburn 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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