This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sharsh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sharsh Family History

Sharsh 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: Smarsh, Harsh, Shah, Sarah, Sharp, Sharaf, Sears, Shams, Sharif

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sharsh family from?

You can see how Sharsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharsh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sharsh family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharsh's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Sharsh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sharsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Sharsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharsh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sharsh

Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Sharsh. 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.

View all Sharsh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Sharsh. For the veterans among your Sharsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sharsh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sharsh family history

Discover More

What is the average Sharsh lifespan?

Average Sharsh life expectancy in 1965 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharsh 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sharsh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial