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Shark Family History

Shark Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): nickname apparently from Middle English shark ‘shark’. Americanized form of German Schark: perhaps a habitational name from any of the places called Scharke or Scharken in eastern Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Spark, Sherk, Bark, Hack, Clark, Hark, Shank, Harke, Sark, Sharum

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Where is the Shark family from?

You can see how Shark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 80 Shark families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shark's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shark families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shark ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shark. 30% of Shark men worked as a Farming. .

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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 1921

  • Farming
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • General
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Shark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shark 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 954 immigration records available for the last name Shark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shark. For the veterans among your Shark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shark lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shark in 1959 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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