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Scharpf Family History

Scharpf Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Scharf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scharpf family from?

You can see how Scharpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharpf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scharpf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharpf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scharpf families in 1891.
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What did your Scharpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scharpf. 32% of Scharpf men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Scharpf women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scharpf were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Scharpf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scharpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharpf 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Scharpf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scharpf. For the veterans among your Scharpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharpf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scharpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scharpf in 1957 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharpf 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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