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Sharpstone Family History

Sharpstone 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, Mapstone, Hailstone, Scarpone, Hampton

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Where is the Sharpstone family from?

You can see how Sharpstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sharpstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sharpstone family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharpstone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sharpstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpstone 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 Sharpstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharpstone. 100% of Sharpstone 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%

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Sharpstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpstone 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sharpstone. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sharpstone. For the veterans among your Sharpstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpstone lifespan?

Average Sharpstone life expectancy in 1967 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharpstone 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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