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Scherl Family History

Scherl 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, Scheel, Schell, Scherle, Scherb, Scherr, Scherz

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Where is the Scherl family from?

You can see how Scherl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Scherl families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Scherl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scherl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherl 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 Scherl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherl. 39% of Scherl men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Scherl women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Buyer
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Scherl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scherl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherl 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Scherl. 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 839 military records available for the last name Scherl. For the veterans among your Scherl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scherl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scherl in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scherl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherl 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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