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Sharr Family History

Sharr Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scharr.

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


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Where is the Sharr family from?

You can see how Sharr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sharr families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sharr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharr 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 Sharr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharr. 23% of Sharr men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Sharr women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharr were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Sharr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sharr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharr 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Sharr. 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 571 military records available for the last name Sharr. For the veterans among your Sharr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sharr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sharr in 1964 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharr 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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