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Sharpen Family History

Sharpen Surname Meaning

see Sharpin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sharpen family from?

You can see how Sharpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharpen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Sharpen families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sharpen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sharpen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpen 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 Sharpen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharpen. 87% of Sharpen 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
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpen 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Sharpen. 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 124 military records available for the last name Sharpen. For the veterans among your Sharpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Sharpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sharpen in 1969 was 63, and 67 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharpen 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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