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Scherich Family History

Scherich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Schürch (see Sherk ).

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


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Where is the Scherich family from?

You can see how Scherich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Scherich families living in Nebraska. This was about 57% of all the recorded Scherich's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Scherich families in 1880.
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What did your Scherich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scherich. 58% of Scherich men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Scherich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scherich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherich 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Scherich. 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 123 military records available for the last name Scherich. For the veterans among your Scherich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Scherich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scherich in 1959 was 45, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherich 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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