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Sharris Family History

Sharris 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: Harris, Sarris, Pharris, Sharif, Farris, Sherrin, Sharrow, Carris

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Where is the Sharris family from?

You can see how Sharris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sharris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sharris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sharris family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sharris's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sharris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sharris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sharris ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sharris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sharris 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sharris. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sharris. For the veterans among your Sharris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sharris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Sharris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sharris in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 1994.

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