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Schertzinger Family History

Schertzinger 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: Schirtzinger, Scherzinger, Schechinger, Sterzinger, Seitzinger

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Where is the Schertzinger family from?

You can see how Schertzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schertzinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schertzinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schertzinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schertzinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schertzinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schertzinger 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 Schertzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schertzinger. 50% of Schertzinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Schertzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Schertzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schertzinger 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Schertzinger. 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 147 military records available for the last name Schertzinger. For the veterans among your Schertzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schertzinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schertzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schertzinger in 1959 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schertzinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schertzinger 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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