History of your Surname
Get access to Scherbenski family records.Start a free trial

Scherbenski Family History

Scherbenski 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: Chernesky, Scherber, Schrenk, Czerwinski, Chervenak, Shemanski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Scherbenski family from?

You can see how Scherbenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherbenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scherbenski families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherbenski's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Scherbenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherbenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scherbenski ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Scherbenski | Data not to scale

*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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Scherbenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Scherbenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherbenski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Scherbenski

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Scherbenski. 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.

View all Scherbenski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Scherbenski. For the veterans among your Scherbenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Scherbenski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Scherbenski family history

Discover More

What is the average Scherbenski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Scherbenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scherbenski in 1972 was 53, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scherbenski

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Scherbenski family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Scherbenski last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial