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Scherber Family History

Scherber Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from an agent derivative of Middle High German and German scherben ‘to cut into small pieces to shave off’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter tailor or the like.

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


Similar surnames: Scherzer, Scherer, Schermer, Scheiber, Scherger, Scheiner, Scheuer

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Where is the Scherber family from?

You can see how Scherber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherber family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scherber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Scherber family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherber's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Scherber families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scherber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherber. 50% of Scherber men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scherber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherber were Mechanic and Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scherber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherber 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Scherber. 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 775 military records available for the last name Scherber. For the veterans among your Scherber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherber lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Scherber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scherber in 1961 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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