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Scherbarth Family History

Scherbarth Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a barber from Middle High German scheren ‘to shear or cut’ + bart ‘beard’. Compare Sherbert.

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


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Where is the Scherbarth family from?

You can see how Scherbarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherbarth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherbarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Scherbarth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherbarth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scherbarth families in 1911.
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What did your Scherbarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherbarth. 34% of Scherbarth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scherbarth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherbarth were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Scherbarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scherbarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherbarth 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Scherbarth. 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 451 military records available for the last name Scherbarth. For the veterans among your Scherbarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherbarth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scherbarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scherbarth in 1963 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherbarth 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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