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Schersten Family History

Schersten 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: Schetter, Chester, Scherzer, Schoenstein, Scherer, Hoversten, Gersten

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Where is the Schersten family from?

You can see how Schersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schersten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schersten families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Schersten families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schersten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schersten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schersten 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 60 census records available for the last name Schersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schersten 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Schersten. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schersten. For the veterans among your Schersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schersten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Schersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schersten in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schersten 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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