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Scharold Family History

Scharold 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: Harold, Schroll, Scarola, Schaul, Chard, Scholl, Schild, Schalk

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Where is the Scharold family from?

You can see how Scharold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scharold families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Scharold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scharold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Scharold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharold 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Scharold. 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 232 military records available for the last name Scharold. For the veterans among your Scharold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Scharold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scharold in 1965 was 61, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scharold 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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