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Scherman Family History

Scherman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schermann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Scherman family from?

You can see how Scherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Scherman families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Scherman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scherman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherman 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 Scherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scherman. 100% of Scherman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Scherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Scherman. 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 950 military records available for the last name Scherman. For the veterans among your Scherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Scherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Scherman in 1955 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherman 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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