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Sharlet Family History

Sharlet 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: Charlet, Charles, Harle, Harley, Searle, Shatley, Shirley, Charley

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Where is the Sharlet family from?

You can see how Sharlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharlet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sharlet families living in California. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sharlet's in USA. California had the highest population of Sharlet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharlet 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 Sharlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharlet. 50% of Sharlet men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Sharlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Sharlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharlet 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sharlet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sharlet. For the veterans among your Sharlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharlet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Sharlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sharlet in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharlet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharlet 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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