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Sharof Family History

Sharof 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: Sharaf, Sharif, Sharf, Sharon, Sharff, Shroff, Shao, Sharp, Haro

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Where is the Sharof family from?

You can see how Sharof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sharof families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sharof's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sharof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Sharof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharof 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sharof. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sharof. For the veterans among your Sharof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharof lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Sharof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sharof in 1993 was 62, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharof 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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