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Sharton Family History

Sharton 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: Wharton, Charton, Harton, Sharpton, Sharron, Sharon, Hatton, Seaton

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Where is the Sharton family from?

You can see how Sharton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Sharton families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sharton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sharton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sharton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharton. 72% of Sharton men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Sharton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Sharton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharton 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Sharton. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sharton. For the veterans among your Sharton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Sharton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sharton in 1963 was 65, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharton 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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