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Sharmer Family History

Sharmer 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: Harmer, Shermer, Sharer, Scharmer, Sharper, Sharber, Sharrer, Starmer

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Where is the Sharmer family from?

You can see how Sharmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Sharmer families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sharmer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sharmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharmer 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 Sharmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharmer. 100% of Sharmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sharmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Sharmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharmer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sharmer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sharmer. For the veterans among your Sharmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharmer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1981, in the United States, Sharmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sharmer in 1954 was 57, and 72 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharmer 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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