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Sharpf Family History

Sharpf 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: Sharp, Sharaf, Sharif, Sharf, Scharpf, Sharpe, Sharps, Sharff, Harp

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Where is the Sharpf family from?

You can see how Sharpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sharpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sharpf families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sharpf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sharpf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharpf. 100% of Sharpf 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Sharpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpf 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sharpf. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sharpf. For the veterans among your Sharpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Sharpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sharpf in 1970 was 97, and 82 in 2000.

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