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Scherby Family History

Scherby 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: Scherb, Scherf, Scher, Scherer, Sherry, Cherry, Scherber, Shelby

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Where is the Scherby family from?

You can see how Scherby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scherby family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherby's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Scherby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherby 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 125 census records available for the last name Scherby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherby 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scherby. 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 17 military records available for the last name Scherby. For the veterans among your Scherby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherby lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Scherby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Scherby in 1977 was 82, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherby 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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