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Schernbeck Family History

Schernbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Schwanbeck, Chernick, Scherber, Herbeck, Schneck

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Where is the Schernbeck family from?

You can see how Schernbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schernbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schernbeck families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schernbeck's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Schernbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schernbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schernbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Schernbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schernbeck 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schernbeck. 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 Schernbeck. For the veterans among your Schernbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schernbeck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Schernbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schernbeck in 1972 was 61, and 81 in 1995.

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