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Scharafinski Family History

Scharafinski Name 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: Chaplinski, Karasinski, Schimanski, Krasinski, Slawinski, Szafranski

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Where is the Scharafinski family from?

You can see how Scharafinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharafinski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharafinski families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Scharafinski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharafinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Scharafinski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharafinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scharafinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharafinski. 100% of Scharafinski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Scharafinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharafinski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scharafinski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Scharafinski. For the veterans among your Scharafinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharafinski lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Scharafinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scharafinski in 1987 was 86, and 98 in 2001.

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