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Scharg Family History

Scharg 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: Schar, Mcharg, Scharf, Schara, Schang, Scharr, Scharp, Chang, Schatz

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Where is the Scharg family from?

You can see how Scharg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scharg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scharg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scharg families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Scharg's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Scharg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scharg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scharg. 60% of Scharg men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Scharg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharg 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Scharg. 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 164 military records available for the last name Scharg. For the veterans among your Scharg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Scharg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scharg in 1951 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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