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Scherfel Family History

Scherfel 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: Scheffel, Scherf, Scherzer, Scherer, Scherber, Schenkel, Schermer

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Where is the Scherfel family from?

You can see how Scherfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherfel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scherfel family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scherfel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Scherfel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherfel 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 88 census records available for the last name Scherfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherfel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Scherfel. 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 68 military records available for the last name Scherfel. For the veterans among your Scherfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherfel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scherfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scherfel in 1964 was 75, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scherfel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherfel 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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