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Sharvin Family History

Sharvin Surname Meaning

from Ó Searbháin ‘descendant of Searbhán’ a personal name based on searbh ‘bitter’.

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


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Where is the Sharvin family from?

You can see how Sharvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharvin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Sharvin family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharvin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Sharvin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharvin. 100% of Sharvin women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Sharvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharvin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sharvin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sharvin. For the veterans among your Sharvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharvin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Sharvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sharvin in 1951 was 36, and 88 in 2003.

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