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Sharpin Family History

Sharpin Name Meaning

unexplained; apparently from an unidentified place-name.

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


Similar surnames: Harpin, Sharp, Chapin, Sharif, Harkin, Starin, Sartin, Sherrin

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Where is the Sharpin family from?

You can see how Sharpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharpin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Sharpin families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sharpin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sharpin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sharpin. 72% of Sharpin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sharpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpin 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Sharpin. 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 269 military records available for the last name Sharpin. For the veterans among your Sharpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Sharpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sharpin in 1961 was 62, and 72 in 1999.

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