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Sharma Family History

Sharma Name Meaning

Indian: Brahmin name from Sanskrit šarmā ‘joy shelter’. It is regarded as a prestigious name and as such has been adopted in recent times in various non-Brahmin communities.

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


Similar surnames: Varma, Sama, Sarna, Sharon, Sarma, Sharif, Shams, Harman, Sherman

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Where is the Sharma family from?

You can see how Sharma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sharma families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Sharma families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sharma's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sharma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharma ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sharma. 100% of Sharma 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

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sharma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharma 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sharma. 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 431 military records available for the last name Sharma. For the veterans among your Sharma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharma lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sharma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sharma in 1971 was 21, and 63 in 2004.

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