Scher Family History

Scher Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German schere, Middle Low German schēre, Yiddish sher ‘scissors shears’; hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of scissors or shears.

It could also refer to a barber, cloth cutter, or possibly a sheep shearer. This etymology reflects the significance of the tools in various trades.

As an occupational name, it showcases the traditional roles that individuals held within their communities, often linked to specific crafts.

Names derived from occupations are common in many cultures, serving as identifiers of profession and skill.

Overall, the name encapsulates a rich history related to craftsmanship and the importance of these tools in everyday life.

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

Similar surnames: Scheer, Scherf, Ascher, Schur, Schwer, Seher, Speer, Sucher, Stier, Schenk

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6K	Military Records
8K	Immigration Records
12K	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

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Where is the Scher family from?

You can see how Scher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Scher families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Scher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scher families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scher 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 Scher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical practitioner and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scher. 100% of Scher men worked as a Medical practitioner and 75% of Scher women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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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.

Medical practitioner

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

75%

Domestic service

25%

What Scher family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 12K census records available for the last name Scher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8K immigration records available for the last name Scher. 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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Military Records

There are 6K military records available for the last name Scher. For the veterans among your Scher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Scher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scher in 1951 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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Scher Surname Meaning

It could also refer to a barber, cloth cutter, or possibly a sheep shearer. This etymology reflects the significance of the tools in various trades.

As an occupational name, it showcases the traditional roles that individuals held within their communities, often linked to specific crafts.

Names derived from occupations are common in many cultures, serving as identifiers of profession and skill.

Overall, the name encapsulates a rich history related to craftsmanship and the importance of these tools in everyday life.

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

Where is the Scher family from?

What did your Scher ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Medical practitioner

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

75%

Domestic service

25%

What Scher family records will you find?

What is the average Scher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Scher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scher in 1951 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

Scher Family History

Scher Surname Meaning

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Scher Surname Meaning

61,000 record(s) for Scher

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Where is the Scher family from?

What did your Scher ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Scher family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Scher family history

What is the average Scher lifespan?

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