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Scheerhoorn Family History

Scheerhoorn 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: Schellhorn, Schermerhorn, Schallhorn, Scheerer, Schoenborn, Shellhorn

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Where is the Scheerhoorn family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Scheerhoorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheerhoorn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Scheerhoorn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Scheerhoorn. For the veterans among your Scheerhoorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheerhoorn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Scheerhoorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scheerhoorn in 1971 was 59, and 90 in 2004.

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