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Scherb Family History

Scherb Surname Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name for a potter from Middle High German scherbe ‘pot potsherd’.

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


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Where is the Scherb family from?

You can see how Scherb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scherb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scherb family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scherb families in 1891.
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What did your Scherb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherb. 21% of Scherb men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Scherb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherb were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Scherb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scherb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherb 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Scherb. 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 950 military records available for the last name Scherb. For the veterans among your Scherb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherb lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Scherb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scherb in 1961 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherb 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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