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Sharek Family History

Sharek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Šarek from a diminutive of the Old Czech adjective šarý ‘gray’.

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


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Where is the Sharek family from?

You can see how Sharek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sharek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sharek family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharek's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sharek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharek 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 Sharek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharek. 16% of Sharek men worked as a Miner and 37% of Sharek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharek were Salesman and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%

What Sharek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharek 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sharek. 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 210 military records available for the last name Sharek. For the veterans among your Sharek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sharek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sharek in 1955 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharek 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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