what is it's origin?
I have this surname in my family tree on my father's side. I can only trace it back to the 1700's in the state of New York. Iwould like some information on where my ancestors may have come from.
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Scharp, is similar to Sharp & Sharpe. The link below may be of some help. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rykbrown/sharpe.htm#Origin%20Of%20The%20Name%20Sharpe%20Or%20Sharp
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