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Scherich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Schürch (see Sherk ).

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


Similar surnames: Sherick, Scheurich, Schaich, Schelin, Uhrich, Gerich, Schwoch

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Where is the Scherich family from?

You can see how Scherich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Scherich family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherich's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Scherich families in 1911.
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What did your Scherich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scherich. 58% of Scherich men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scherich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherich 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Scherich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Scherich. For the veterans among your Scherich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Scherich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scherich in 1959 was 45, and 58 in 2004.

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