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Scharein Family History

Scharein 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: Schein, Schlein, Schwein, Scharping, Scharer, Schaben, Schanen

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Where is the Scharein family from?

You can see how Scharein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Scharein families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Scharein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scharein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scharein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scharein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Scharein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharein 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Scharein. 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 75 military records available for the last name Scharein. For the veterans among your Scharein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Scharein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scharein in 1966 was 61, and 68 in 2003.

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