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Schaerer Family History

Schaerer Surname Meaning

German (Schärer): see Scharer. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Schaerer family from?

You can see how Schaerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaerer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaerer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schaerer families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schaerer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schaerer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaerer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schaerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schaerer. 24% of Schaerer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schaerer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schaerer were Farming and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Schaerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaerer 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Schaerer. 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 216 military records available for the last name Schaerer. For the veterans among your Schaerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaerer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schaerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schaerer in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaerer 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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