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Schertler Family History

Schertler 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: Schettler, Schertzer, Schetter, Scherzer, Scherer, Scheidler

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Where is the Schertler family from?

You can see how Schertler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schertler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schertler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 7 Schertler families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schertler's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Schertler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schertler 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 Schertler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schertler. 34% of Schertler 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%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Schertler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Schertler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schertler 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Schertler. 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 107 military records available for the last name Schertler. For the veterans among your Schertler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schertler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schertler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schertler in 1961 was 73, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schertler 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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