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Sharrard Family History

Sharrard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sherrard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sharrard family from?

You can see how Sharrard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharrard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharrard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Sharrard families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sharrard's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sharrard families in 1891.
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What did your Sharrard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sharrard. 100% of Sharrard men worked as a Wood Machinist and 100% of Sharrard 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sharrard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sharrard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharrard 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Sharrard. 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 286 military records available for the last name Sharrard. For the veterans among your Sharrard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharrard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sharrard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sharrard in 1962 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharrard 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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