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Scharper Family History

Scharper 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: Scharrer, Scharber, Scharmer, Sharper, Scharer, Schaper, Harper

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Where is the Scharper family from?

You can see how Scharper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Scharper families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Scharper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scharper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharper 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 Scharper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scharper. 50% of Scharper men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Scharper women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scharper were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Scharper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Scharper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharper 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Scharper. 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 68 military records available for the last name Scharper. For the veterans among your Scharper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Scharper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scharper in 1955 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharper 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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