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Shariff Family Origin

Where is the Shariff family from?

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You can see how Shariff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shariff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shariff families were found in and Scotland in 1871and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Shariff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shariff's in the UK. London had the highest population of Shariff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shariff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Shariff Family Occupations

What did your Shariff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the UK named Shariff.

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Shariff Historical Records

What Shariff family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 297 census records available for the last name Shariff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shariff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 280 immigration records available for the last name Shariff. 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 Card

There are 50 military records available for the last name Shariff. For the veterans among your Shariff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Shariff Life Expectancy

What is the average Shariff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Shariff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shariff in 1977 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shariff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shariff 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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