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Scherle Family History

Scherle Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name with scar(a) ‘army’ or ‘cutting weapon’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Scherle family from?

You can see how Scherle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scherle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scherle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scherle families in 1891.
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What did your Scherle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherle. 28% of Scherle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scherle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherle were Farming and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Soldier
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Scherle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scherle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherle 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Scherle. 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 367 military records available for the last name Scherle. For the veterans among your Scherle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherle lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Scherle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scherle in 1941 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherle 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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