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Scherbach Family History

Scherbach 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: Schwebach, Achenbach, Schlabach, Scherbarth, Schambach, Eschenbach

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Where is the Scherbach family from?

You can see how Scherbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Scherbach families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scherbach's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Scherbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherbach 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 83 census records available for the last name Scherbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherbach 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Scherbach. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scherbach. For the veterans among your Scherbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherbach lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Scherbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scherbach in 1970 was 78, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherbach 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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