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Scharfing Family History

Scharfing 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: Scharping, Charping, Scherling, Schwarting, Schuring, Harding

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Where is the Scharfing family from?

You can see how Scharfing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharfing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scharfing families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharfing's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scharfing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharfing 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 31 census records available for the last name Scharfing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharfing 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scharfing. 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 7 military records available for the last name Scharfing. For the veterans among your Scharfing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharfing lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Scharfing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scharfing in 1969 was 80, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharfing 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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