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Sharland Family History

Sharland Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Sharland in Morchard Bishop (Devon). The origin of the placename is uncertain.

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


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You can see how Sharland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Sharland families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sharland families in 1911.
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What did your Sharland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sharland. 100% of Sharland men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sharland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sharland. For the veterans among your Sharland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sharland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sharland in 1965 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharland 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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