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Schearrer Family History

Schearrer 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: Scharrer, Schearer, Scherrer, Scherzer, Shearer, Scherer, Scherber

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Where is the Schearrer family from?

You can see how Schearrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schearrer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schearrer families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schearrer's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Schearrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schearrer 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 37 census records available for the last name Schearrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schearrer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Schearrer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schearrer. For the veterans among your Schearrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schearrer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Schearrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schearrer in 1972 was 67, and 94 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schearrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schearrer 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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