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Shari Family History

Shari 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: Saari, Sari, Hari, Sharp, Sharif, Shafi, Shark, Sharf, Sharr, Share

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Where is the Shari family from?

You can see how Shari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shari family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shari families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Shari family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shari's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shari families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shari 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 Shari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shari. 50% of Shari men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shari women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shari were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Shari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Shari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shari 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Shari. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shari. For the veterans among your Shari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shari lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shari in 1968 was 79, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shari

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shari 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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