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Scheran Family History

Scheran 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: Scherman, Scherf, Schein, Sherman, Cherian, Schwan, Scher, Shean

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Where is the Scheran family from?

You can see how Scheran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Scheran families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Scheran families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheran's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Scheran families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Scheran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheran 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Scheran. 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 7 military records available for the last name Scheran. For the veterans among your Scheran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheran 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheran

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