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Share Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire and Worcestershire): perhaps a variant of Shear . Americanized form of Croatian Šare (see Sare ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shere, Sharer, Spare, Sare, Shire, Stare, Hare, Shore, Sharp, Shade

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Where is the Share family from?

You can see how Share families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Share family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Share families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Share families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Share's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Share families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Share surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Share ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Share. 19% of Share men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Share women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Share were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Share. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Share 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Share. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Share. For the veterans among your Share ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Share lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Share life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Share in 1959 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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