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Scherill Family History

Scherill 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: Schroll, Schell, Scherle, Schill, Sherrill, Scherich, Averill, Schei

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Where is the Scherill family from?

You can see how Scherill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scherill families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Scherill family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scherill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherill 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 35 census records available for the last name Scherill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Scherill. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scherill. For the veterans among your Scherill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Scherill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Scherill in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherill 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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