Sharif family were small time blacksmiths(lohars) in Jati Umra which is in Indian Punjab.They used to repair ploughs and other implements for local farmers.They were not rich nor did they belong to upper classes(nawabs,rais).Thus is the reason they were given a house in Gawalmandi.A myth was created by supporters of Sharifs that they started their business in 1930s.There are no records to prove this.Some idiots think Sharifs were as rich as Tara’s and Birlas.This is a big lie.