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Shuerger Family History

Shuerger 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: Schuerger, Stuermer, Sherer, Sheerer, Scherger, Huerter, Shermer

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Where is the Shuerger family from?

You can see how Shuerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuerger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shuerger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuerger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shuerger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuerger 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 32 census records available for the last name Shuerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuerger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shuerger. 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 military records available for the last name Shuerger. For the veterans among your Shuerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuerger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Shuerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shuerger in 1966 was 81, and 94 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuerger 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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