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Sharwin Family History

Sharwin 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: Harwin, Sherwin, Darwin, Sharif, Harkin, Starin, Sartin, Sherrin

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Where is the Sharwin family from?

You can see how Sharwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Sharwin families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Sharwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sharwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharwin 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 Sharwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sharwin. 100% of Sharwin 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 299 census records available for the last name Sharwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharwin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sharwin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sharwin. For the veterans among your Sharwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharwin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Sharwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sharwin in 1973 was 81, and 76 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharwin 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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