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Sharnes Family History

Sharnes 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: Shanes, Starnes, Charles, Barnes, Haynes, Harness, Warnes, Shanks

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Where is the Sharnes family from?

You can see how Sharnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sharnes family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sharnes's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Sharnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharnes. 100% of Sharnes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Sharnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharnes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sharnes. 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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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Sharnes. For the veterans among your Sharnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharnes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Sharnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sharnes in 1981 was 69, and 76 in 1987.

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