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Sharkany Family History

Sharkany 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: Sharkey, Harkavy, Sharman, Harland, Harman, Shankar, Sherman, Sharaf

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Where is the Sharkany family from?

You can see how Sharkany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharkany family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Sharkany families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sharkany's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sharkany families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharkany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharkany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mach Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sharkany. 100% of Sharkany women worked as a Mach Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mach Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sharkany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharkany 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sharkany. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sharkany. For the veterans among your Sharkany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharkany lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Sharkany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sharkany in 1971 was 61, and 90 in 1994.

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