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Scharber Family History

Scharber Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Scharben in Württemberg. From an ancient Germanic personal name composed with Old High German scara ‘group of soldiers’ or scar ‘cutting weapon’.

Additionally, the name includes the element berht ‘shining famous’. This suggests a historical context where the name could signify a person associated with military prowess or notable status.

The etymology reflects the rich linguistic heritage of the region, tying together aspects of identity, profession, and reputation.

Names like Scharben illustrate how geography and history intersect within personal nomenclature in Germany.

This kind of naming tradition highlights the significance of both place and attributes in shaping individual identities throughout history.

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


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Where is the Scharber family from?

You can see how Scharber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharber family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scharber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Scharber families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scharber's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scharber families in 1911.
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What did your Scharber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scharber. 45% of Scharber men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Scharber women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scharber were Trucker 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Trucker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scharber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharber 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Scharber. 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 160 military records available for the last name Scharber. For the veterans among your Scharber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scharber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Scharber in 1962 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

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