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Sharrett Family History

Sharrett Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Charette. English: variant of Sherrard. English: variant of Sarratt.

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


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Where is the Sharrett family from?

You can see how Sharrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sharrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Sharrett families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sharrett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sharrett families in 1891.
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What did your Sharrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sharrett. 50% of Sharrett men worked as a Builder and 91% of Sharrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharrett were Carpenter and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builder
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sharrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharrett 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Sharrett. 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 704 military records available for the last name Sharrett. For the veterans among your Sharrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharrett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sharrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sharrett in 1956 was 27, and 20 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharrett 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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