This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Scharmann family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Scharmann Family History

Scharmann 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: Schaumann, Schurmann, Scheumann, Schiemann, Scherman, Schuermann

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Scharmann family from?

You can see how Scharmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Scharmann families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Scharmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scharmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Scharmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharmann. 39% of Scharmann men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Scharmann | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Milker
    16%

What Scharmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Scharmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Scharmann

Passenger Lists

There are 672 immigration records available for the last name Scharmann. 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.

View all Scharmann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 384 military records available for the last name Scharmann. For the veterans among your Scharmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Scharmann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Scharmann family history

Discover More

What is the average Scharmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scharmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Scharmann in 1963 was 90, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharmann 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Scharmann family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial