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Scherger Family History

Scherger Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Scherge an occupational name for a (court) messenger bailiff henchman Middle High German scherge.

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


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Where is the Scherger family from?

You can see how Scherger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scherger families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scherger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scherger families in 1891.
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What did your Scherger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherger. 33% of Scherger men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Scherger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherger were Manager and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Scherger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scherger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherger 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Scherger. 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 528 military records available for the last name Scherger. For the veterans among your Scherger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Scherger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scherger in 1942 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherger 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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