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Scherg Family History

Scherg 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: Scherf, Scher, Scherb, Scherr, Scherz, Schenk, Cheng, Ascher, Schur

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Where is the Scherg family from?

You can see how Scherg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Scherg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scherg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherg 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 Scherg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherg. 50% of Scherg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scherg women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherg were Clerk and Clerical.

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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
    50%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%

What Scherg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Scherg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherg 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Scherg. 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 182 military records available for the last name Scherg. For the veterans among your Scherg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scherg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scherg in 1963 was 78, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherg 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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