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Sharin Family History

Sharin 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: Sharif, Starin, Skarin, Sarin, Shain, Sharon, Shearin, Sherin, Shahin

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Where is the Sharin family from?

You can see how Sharin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sharin families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sharin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sharin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharin 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 Sharin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharin. 18% of Sharin men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sharin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharin were Plumber and Sales Girl.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Sales Girl
    29%

What Sharin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharin 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Sharin. 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 168 military records available for the last name Sharin. For the veterans among your Sharin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sharin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sharin in 1965 was 57, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharin 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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