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Scharck Family History

Scharck 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: Schaack, Schack, Schwarck, Schanck, Schlick, Schrick, Schalk, Schrock

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Where is the Scharck family from?

You can see how Scharck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scharck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Scharck family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharck's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Scharck families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharck 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 Scharck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharck. 100% of Scharck 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
    100%

What Scharck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Scharck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharck 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Scharck. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scharck. For the veterans among your Scharck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharck lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Scharck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scharck in 1974 was 63, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharck 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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