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Scharnott Family History

Scharnott 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: Schrott, Charnock, Schott, Carnett, Schantz, Schardt, Schlott

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Where is the Scharnott family from?

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

What did your Scharnott ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Scharnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharnott 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scharnott. 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 4 military records available for the last name Scharnott. For the veterans among your Scharnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharnott lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Scharnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scharnott in 1961 was 44, and 65 in 2003.

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