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Scherbel Family History

Scherbel 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: Scherber, Scheibel, Scherzer, Scherer, Schubel, Schwebel, Schenkel

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Where is the Scherbel family from?

You can see how Scherbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherbel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scherbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Scherbel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherbel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scherbel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scherbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scherbel. 27% of Scherbel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Filling Station Attendant
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
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What Scherbel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Scherbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherbel 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Scherbel. 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 513 military records available for the last name Scherbel. For the veterans among your Scherbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherbel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scherbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scherbel in 1963 was 53, and 51 in 2004.

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