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Scherschel Family History

Scherschel Surname Meaning

German: probably a diminutive of Schorsch which is a variant of Georges French form of the personal name George which is common in the Rhine area;

alternatively from a dialect form of Schergel a South German derivative of Scherg see Scherger.

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


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Where is the Scherschel family from?

You can see how Scherschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherschel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Scherschel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherschel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scherschel families in 1891.
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What did your Scherschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherschel. 37% of Scherschel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Scherschel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherschel were Electrician and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Labor
    32%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Scherschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Scherschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherschel 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Scherschel. 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 163 military records available for the last name Scherschel. For the veterans among your Scherschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherschel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Scherschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scherschel in 1961 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

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