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Sharlock Family History

Sharlock 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: Sherlock, Sharrock, Scurlock, Shedlock, Charnock, Shryock, Shamrock

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Where is the Sharlock family from?

You can see how Sharlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Sharlock families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Sharlock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sharlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharlock 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 Sharlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharlock. 25% of Sharlock men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sharlock women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharlock were Wool Sorter and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Wool Sorter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sharlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharlock 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Sharlock. 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 100 military records available for the last name Sharlock. For the veterans among your Sharlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharlock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sharlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sharlock in 1953 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharlock 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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