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Scharenberg Family History

Scharenberg 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: Scharfenberg, Schnakenberg, Schoenberg, Schulenberg, Schwalenberg

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Where is the Scharenberg family from?

You can see how Scharenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharenberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Scharenberg families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Scharenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scharenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharenberg 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 Scharenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharenberg. 80% of Scharenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Department Manager
    20%

What Scharenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scharenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharenberg 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Scharenberg. 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 453 military records available for the last name Scharenberg. For the veterans among your Scharenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Scharenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Scharenberg in 1962 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharenberg 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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