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Scharinger Family History

Scharinger 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: Schlinger, Schwinger, Schwaninger, Scherzinger, Swearinger, Schartner

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Where is the Scharinger family from?

You can see how Scharinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Scharinger family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scharinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharinger 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 Scharinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scharinger. 100% of Scharinger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scharinger women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Scharinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Scharinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharinger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Scharinger. 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 378 military records available for the last name Scharinger. For the veterans among your Scharinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharinger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Scharinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scharinger in 1953 was 64, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scharinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharinger 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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