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Schertzer Family History

Schertzer Name Meaning

German and Jewish: variant of Scherzer .

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


Similar surnames: Scherzer, Schmeltzer, Schwitzer, Schermer, Scherrer, Schreyer, Scherz

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Where is the Schertzer family from?

You can see how Schertzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schertzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schertzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Schertzer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Schertzer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Schertzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schertzer 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 Schertzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schertzer. 22% of Schertzer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Schertzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schertzer were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schertzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schertzer 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Schertzer. 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 361 military records available for the last name Schertzer. For the veterans among your Schertzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schertzer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schertzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schertzer in 1959 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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