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Scharwath Family History

Scharwath 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: Schratz, Schardt, Scarlato, Scarpato, Schroth, Schartz, Scherbarth

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Where is the Scharwath family from?

You can see how Scharwath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharwath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scharwath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Scharwath families living in Manitoba. This was about 91% of all the recorded Scharwath's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Scharwath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharwath 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 Scharwath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharwath. 100% of Scharwath women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Scharwath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Scharwath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharwath 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Scharwath. 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 59 military records available for the last name Scharwath. For the veterans among your Scharwath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharwath lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Scharwath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scharwath in 1968 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharwath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharwath 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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