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Sharrod Family History

Sharrod Surname Meaning

see Sherrard.

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


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Where is the Sharrod family from?

You can see how Sharrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharrod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharrod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Sharrod families living in Derbyshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sharrod's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sharrod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sharrod. 100% of Sharrod men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Sharrod 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharrod 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sharrod. 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 134 military records available for the last name Sharrod. For the veterans among your Sharrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharrod lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Sharrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sharrod in 1973 was 55, and 71 in 1997.

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