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Scherwat Family History

Scherwat 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: Scherman, Schwab, Scherf, Sherman, Cherian, Schwan, Scherzer, Scher

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Where is the Scherwat family from?

You can see how Scherwat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherwat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scherwat family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scherwat's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Scherwat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherwat 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 37 census records available for the last name Scherwat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherwat 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Scherwat. 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 49 military records available for the last name Scherwat. For the veterans among your Scherwat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherwat lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Scherwat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scherwat in 1968 was 89, and 86 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherwat 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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