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Scherk Family History

Scherk 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: Schenk, Scherf, Scher, Scheck, Schork, Scherb, Scherr, Sherk, Scherz

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Where is the Scherk family from?

You can see how Scherk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scherk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Scherk families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scherk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherk 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 Scherk ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Scherk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Scherk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherk 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Scherk. 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 103 military records available for the last name Scherk. For the veterans among your Scherk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Scherk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scherk in 1969 was 65, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scherk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherk 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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