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Schorger Family History

Schorger 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: Scherger, Schorer, Scharrer, Schorr, Schopper, Scherzer, Scherer

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Where is the Schorger family from?

You can see how Schorger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schorger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schorger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Schorger families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schorger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Schorger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schorger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Schorger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schorger 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Schorger. 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 148 military records available for the last name Schorger. For the veterans among your Schorger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schorger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Schorger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schorger in 1968 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schorger 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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