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Sharry Family History

Sharry Surname Meaning

Shortened and altered form of Irish McSherry.

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


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Where is the Sharry family from?

You can see how Sharry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sharry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sharry families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sharry's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Sharry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharry 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 Sharry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sharry. 29% of Sharry men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sharry women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sharry were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Upholsterer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Housekeeping
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sharry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharry 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Sharry. 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 374 military records available for the last name Sharry. For the veterans among your Sharry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sharry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sharry in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sharry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sharry 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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