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Scharwachter Family History

Scharwachter 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: Schlachter, Schirmacher, Schanbacher, Schachter, Schacher, Schabacker

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Where is the Scharwachter family from?

You can see how Scharwachter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharwachter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scharwachter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharwachter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scharwachter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Scharwachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharwachter 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Scharwachter. 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 88 military records available for the last name Scharwachter. For the veterans among your Scharwachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharwachter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharwachter 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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