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Scherbak Family History

Scherbak 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: Scherber, Scherman, Scherb, Chermak, Sherba, Schenk, Schrick, Scherf

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Where is the Scherbak family from?

You can see how Scherbak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherbak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scherbak family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scherbak's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Scherbak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherbak 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 165 census records available for the last name Scherbak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherbak 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Scherbak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Scherbak. For the veterans among your Scherbak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherbak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Scherbak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scherbak in 1965 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherbak 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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