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Scheurn Family History

Scheurn 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: Schur, Scheuer, Scherf, Schnurr, Schein, Scher, Scheer, Scheurer

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Where is the Scheurn family from?

You can see how Scheurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheurn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scheurn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheurn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheurn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheurn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Scheurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheurn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Scheurn. 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 38 military records available for the last name Scheurn. For the veterans among your Scheurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheurn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Scheurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scheurn in 1966 was 86, and 36 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheurn 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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