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Scherr Family History

Scherr Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Scherer. Swiss German: variant (older form) of Scherrer

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


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Where is the Scherr family from?

You can see how Scherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scherr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Scherr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scherr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherr 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 Scherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scherr. 100% of Scherr 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Scherr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Scherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherr 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Scherr. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Scherr. For the veterans among your Scherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherr lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scherr in 1953 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherr 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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