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Sharpin Family History

Sharpin Surname Meaning

unexplained; apparently from an unidentified place-name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sharpin family from?

You can see how Sharpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharpin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Sharpin families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sharpin's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sharpin families in 1891.
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What did your Sharpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, L N E R Goods Guard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sharpin. 50% of Sharpin men worked as a L N E R Goods Guard and 86% of Sharpin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharpin were Saddle harness Maker and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • L N E R Goods Guard
    50%
  • Saddle harness Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sharpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpin 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Sharpin. 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 269 military records available for the last name Sharpin. For the veterans among your Sharpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Sharpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sharpin in 1961 was 62, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharpin 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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