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Scherff Family History

Scherff Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Scherf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scherff family from?

You can see how Scherff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scherff family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scherff families in 1891.
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What did your Scherff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherff. 19% of Scherff men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Scherff women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherff were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scherff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherff 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Scherff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scherff. For the veterans among your Scherff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scherff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scherff in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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