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Scherline Family History

Scherline 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: Scherling, Schelling, Sheline, Schelin, Scherle, Schierling, Schellin

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Where is the Scherline family from?

You can see how Scherline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherline family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Scherline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Scherline family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherline's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Scherline families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Scherline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherline 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scherline. 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 14 military records available for the last name Scherline. For the veterans among your Scherline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherline lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Scherline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Scherline in 1963 was 65, and 74 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherline 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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