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Sharpshair Family History

Sharpshair 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: Hampshire, Harpham, Sharrar, Sharpsteen, Shropshire, Sharpnack

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Where is the Sharpshair family from?

You can see how Sharpshair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharpshair family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sharpshair families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sharpshair's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sharpshair families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharpshair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharpshair ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Foreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sharpshair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharpshair 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sharpshair. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sharpshair. For the veterans among your Sharpshair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharpshair lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sharpshair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sharpshair in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2002.

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