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Scherz Family History

Scherz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schertz.

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


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Where is the Scherz family from?

You can see how Scherz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Scherz family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scherz's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Scherz families in 1891.
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What did your Scherz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scherz. 18% of Scherz men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Scherz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scherz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherz 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Scherz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scherz. For the veterans among your Scherz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scherz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scherz in 1953 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scherz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherz 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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