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Scharr Family History

Scharr Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Scharrer

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


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Where is the Scharr family from?

You can see how Scharr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharr family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scharr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scharr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scharr families in 1840.
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What did your Scharr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scharr. 17% of Scharr men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Scharr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scharr were Farmer and Laborer.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

What Scharr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scharr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharr 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Scharr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scharr. For the veterans among your Scharr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharr lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Scharr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scharr in 1949 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharr 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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