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Tscherning Family History

Tscherning 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: Scherling, Chernin, Schelling, Scheihing, Scheuring, Thering

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Where is the Tscherning family from?

You can see how Tscherning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tscherning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tscherning family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tscherning's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Tscherning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tscherning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tscherning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Tscherning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tscherning 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tscherning. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tscherning. For the veterans among your Tscherning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tscherning lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Tscherning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tscherning in 1977 was 79, and 55 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tscherning 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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