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Schergen Family History

Schergen 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: Scherger, Scherzer, Scherer, Scherber, Schermer, Scherman, Schroen

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Where is the Schergen family from?

You can see how Schergen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schergen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schergen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schergen families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schergen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schergen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schergen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schergen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schergen. 34% of Schergen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Schergen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Schergen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schergen 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 Schergen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Schergen. For the veterans among your Schergen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schergen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Schergen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schergen in 1966 was 84, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schergen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schergen 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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