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Schardt Family History

Schardt Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German schart ‘(small) pass gap in a mountain ridge’.

Nickname for someone with a noticeable bodily injury or malformation from Middle High German schart ‘notched damaged’.

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


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Where is the Schardt family from?

You can see how Schardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schardt family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schardt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Schardt families in 1891.
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What did your Schardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schardt. 25% of Schardt men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Schardt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schardt were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Salesgirl
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schardt 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Schardt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schardt. For the veterans among your Schardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schardt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schardt in 1957 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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