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Schierling Family History

Schierling Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place of that name in Bavaria. variant of Scherling.

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


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Where is the Schierling family from?

You can see how Schierling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schierling family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schierling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Schierling families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Schierling's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Schierling families in 1871.
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What did your Schierling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schierling. 70% of Schierling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schierling women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    70%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Schierling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schierling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schierling 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Schierling. 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 311 military records available for the last name Schierling. For the veterans among your Schierling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schierling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schierling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schierling in 1957 was 44, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schierling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schierling 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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