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Scherchel Family History

Scherchel 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: Scherschel, Schmechel, Schmeichel, Scheckel, Scherzer, Schacher

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Where is the Scherchel family from?

You can see how Scherchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherchel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scherchel family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherchel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Scherchel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherchel 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 18 census records available for the last name Scherchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherchel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Scherchel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Scherchel. For the veterans among your Scherchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherchel lifespan?

Average Scherchel life expectancy in 1997 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherchel 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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