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Scharaga Family History

Scharaga Surname 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: Schrage, Schrag, Schara, Schaar, Scharrer, Sharaf, Schaal, Schaap

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Where is the Scharaga family from?

You can see how Scharaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Scharaga families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scharaga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scharaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharaga 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 Scharaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharaga. 50% of Scharaga men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Scharaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Scharaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharaga 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Scharaga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Scharaga. For the veterans among your Scharaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharaga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Scharaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scharaga in 1970 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharaga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharaga ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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