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Schertell Family History

Schertell 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: Shortell, Sherrell, Hartell, Schetter, Scherzer, Scherer, Schappell

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Where is the Schertell family from?

You can see how Schertell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schertell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schertell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schertell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Schertell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Schertell families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Schertell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schertell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Schertell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schertell. For the veterans among your Schertell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schertell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Schertell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schertell in 1967 was 61, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schertell 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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