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Sharkansky Family History

Sharkansky Name 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: Stransky, Dobransky, Szafranski, Skarzynski, Starzynski, Maryanski

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sharkansky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Sharkansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharkansky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sharkansky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 13 military records available for the last name Sharkansky. For the veterans among your Sharkansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharkansky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Sharkansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sharkansky in 1965 was 66, and 89 in 1998.

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