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Scharnowski Family History

Scharnowski 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: Sarnowski, Czarnowski, Tarnowski, Karnowski, Chojnowski, Kochanowski

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Where is the Scharnowski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scharnowski 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 Scharnowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Scharnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scharnowski 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Scharnowski. 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 67 military records available for the last name Scharnowski. For the veterans among your Scharnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scharnowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Scharnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scharnowski in 1972 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

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