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Scharlin Family History

Scharlin 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: Carlin, Chaplin, Harlin, Schelin, Scherling, Schellin, Mcfarlin

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Where is the Scharlin family from?

You can see how Scharlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Scharlin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scharlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharlin 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 Scharlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharlin. 72% of Scharlin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Accountant
    29%

What Scharlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Scharlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharlin 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Scharlin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Scharlin. For the veterans among your Scharlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Scharlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scharlin in 1966 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharlin 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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