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Schaerff Family History

Schaerff 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: Scherff, Scharff, Scherf, Scarff, Schaff, Schoeff, Scheff, Scharf

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Where is the Schaerff family from?

You can see how Schaerff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaerff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schaerff families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schaerff's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Schaerff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaerff 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 54 census records available for the last name Schaerff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaerff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Schaerff. 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 48 military records available for the last name Schaerff. For the veterans among your Schaerff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaerff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Schaerff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schaerff in 1980 was 83, and 96 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaerff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaerff 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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