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Scharnitzky Family History

Scharnitzky 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: Schantz, Charity, Schartz, Schnitzer, Skalitzky, Schnitz, Schatz

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Where is the Scharnitzky family from?

You can see how Scharnitzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharnitzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scharnitzky family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scharnitzky's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Scharnitzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharnitzky 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 45 census records available for the last name Scharnitzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharnitzky 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Scharnitzky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Scharnitzky. For the veterans among your Scharnitzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharnitzky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Scharnitzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Scharnitzky in 1963 was 89, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharnitzky 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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