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Sharka Family History

Sharka 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: Sarka, Sharma, Shark, Szarka, Shankar, Sharp, Sharaf, Harke, Hark

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Where is the Sharka family from?

You can see how Sharka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sharka families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sharka's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Sharka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharka 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 Sharka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharka. 30% of Sharka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sharka women worked as a Packer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Sharka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Sharka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharka 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sharka. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sharka. For the veterans among your Sharka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sharka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sharka in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharka 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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