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Schaer Family History

Schaer Surname Meaning

South German (Schär): variant of Scherer.

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


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Where is the Schaer family from?

You can see how Schaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schaer family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaer's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Schaer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaer 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 Schaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schaer. 60% of Schaer men worked as a Waiter and 58% of Schaer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaer were Chef and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    60%
  • Chef
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Shop Assistant
    43%

What Schaer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schaer. 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 Schaer. For the veterans among your Schaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schaer in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaer 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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