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Scherfenberg Family History

Scherfenberg 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: Scharfenberg, Schellenberg, Schnakenberg, Schoenberg, Schulenberg

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Where is the Scherfenberg family from?

You can see how Scherfenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherfenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scherfenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Scherfenberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scherfenberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Scherfenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherfenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scherfenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Scherfenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherfenberg 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Scherfenberg. 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 23 military records available for the last name Scherfenberg. For the veterans among your Scherfenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherfenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Scherfenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scherfenberg in 1970 was 91, and 79 in 2003.

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