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Scherdin Family History

Scherdin 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: Schein, Chernin, Sherrin, Scherman, Schelin, Schwerin, Scherling

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Where is the Scherdin family from?

You can see how Scherdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherdin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherdin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Scherdin families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Scherdin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Scherdin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scherdin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Scherdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherdin 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Scherdin. 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 109 military records available for the last name Scherdin. For the veterans among your Scherdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherdin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Scherdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scherdin in 1960 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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