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Scharlau Family History

Scharlau Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from a place so named.

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


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Where is the Scharlau family from?

You can see how Scharlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharlau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharlau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Scharlau families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharlau's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Scharlau families in 1891.
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What did your Scharlau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scharlau. 28% of Scharlau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scharlau women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Scharlau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scharlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharlau 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Scharlau. 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 600 military records available for the last name Scharlau. For the veterans among your Scharlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharlau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Scharlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scharlau in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharlau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharlau 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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