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Sharpston Family History

Sharpston 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: Sharpton, Harston, Sharpsteen, Hampton, Wharton, Charlton, Hurston

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Where is the Sharpston family from?

You can see how Sharpston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharpston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sharpston family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharpston's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sharpston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpston 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 Sharpston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharpston. 100% of Sharpston men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sharpston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Sharpston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpston 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sharpston. 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 123 military records available for the last name Sharpston. For the veterans among your Sharpston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpston lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sharpston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sharpston in 1970 was 44, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharpston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharpston 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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