Share History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

Early Origins of the Share family

The surname Share was first found in Hamburg, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of the North Sea region, as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the feudal system.

Early History of the Share family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Share research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1289, 1294, 1615, 1618, 1671 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Share History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Share Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schorr, Schorrer, Schor, Schors, Schorer, Schorre, Schore and many more.

Early Notables of the Share family

Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Share Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Share migration to the United States +

Share Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jacob Share, who arrived in Virginia in 1652 1
Sandi Share, who landed in Virginia in 1662 1
William Share, who arrived in Maryland in 1674 1

Share Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Michael Share, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1

Share Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Share, aged 33, who arrived in Maryland in 1813 1
Richard Share, aged 35, who arrived in Missouri in 1844 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)